Located in Maungatautari, Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain is on a lake, a 3-minute walk from Lake Karapiro and 5 minutes by foot from Waikato River. .This campground is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Cambridge Museum and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre.
Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Waikato River - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Chiddingfold Garden - 8 min drive - 1.8 miles
Hobbiton Movie Set - 34 min drive - 24.8 miles
Getting around
Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Smoke Collective - 8 min drive
Paddock - 8 min drive
Podium - 4 min walk
Royal Cambridge Indian Restaurant - 6 min drive
About this property
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain offers 10 accommodations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Satisfy your appetite at the campground's coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Playground
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Dining
A coffee shop/cafe
Bathroom
Shower
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Picnic area
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
Meeting rooms
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
No elevator
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
No housekeeping service
Location highlights
On a lake
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
10 units
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Bed sheets fee: NZD 15.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Laundry fee: NZD 4.00 per day
Towels available for a fee (or guests may bring their own)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
National rating
Property class, provided by our rating system, is based on property type, amenities, and services.
Property is also known as
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite Cambridge
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Cambridge
Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Karapiro Mighty River Domain
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Maungatautari
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Campsite Maungatautari
Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 81 reviews
10 - Excellent
39
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 81 reviews
8 - Good
32
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 81 reviews
6 - Okay
9
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
7.2/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jihee
Dec 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Disliked: Amenities
Such a fantastic place to stay!
Jihee
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Hope
Dec 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Had a fantastic time great little location. We went on our two day bike ride safe for the kids beautiful views.
lee
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Emma
May 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great stay - staff were very helpful and friendly and great location.
Emma
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Cally
Nov 4, 2025
Everything was clean and private.
Cally
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laraine
Nov 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Amazing facilities, area, staff, pricing, time frames, just everything. I would/will definitely stay again and recommend this place to others !!!
Thank you so much!!!!
Laraine
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JIAYE
Oct 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The campsite is great! The staff are very nice and friendly. The environment is comfortable, and the bathrooms are very clean. The kitchen is well-equipped with hot water, an oven, a microwave, and a fridge — everything you need!
JIAYE
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Vaimoana
Jul 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property, friendly and accommodating staff. We stayed at the Rob Waddell Lodge which is a great place for large families such as ours. Amazing views of the lake and very well equipped with everything. Will definitely return and recommend this place to others.
Vaimoana
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Sep 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is absolutely beautiful, we wished we had stayed longer
Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Cally
Nov 5, 2025
Room smelt clean on entry, liked the code lock door. Staff helpful. Would recommend to friends,
Cally
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
RAJAN
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Amenities, communication
good
RAJAN
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen
Sep 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, great price & warm accommodation. Glass entrance door seemed to be missing a blind or curtain.
Helen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Jim
Apr 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Its nice area for the family.
Jim
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Gillian
Mar 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Venue fantastic scenery
Gillian
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great stay great place. Nice and clean
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deb
Nov 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome location for rowing regatta
Great facilities
Deb
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brayden
Dec 2, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
How nice the location was
Brayden
Verified
8/10 Good
dakshan
Jun 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the local vibe and accommodating staff
dakshan
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Justin
Jun 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings
Justin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Hoana
Jan 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I really loved our spot. I loved being on the venue.
Hoana
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frank
Jan 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view over the lake from my camping spot
Frank
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracey
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
On arrival the batteries on the keylocker was low. Phoned liz, and it was sorted immediately. Thanks we had a lovely stay.