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Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain

2.0 star property
Lakefront campground in Maungatautari with free parking

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Located close to Lake Karapiro, Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain provides a coffee shop/cafe, a playground, and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Business services

Room options

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Lake view

Campsite (Tent not included, Site only, Shared Bathroom, Unpowered)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Lake view

Campsite (Tent not included, Site only, Shared Bathroom, Powered)

Highlights

Shared/communal kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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Chalet, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi

Chalet, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
Stovetop
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
601 Maungatautari Road, Maungatautari, 3494

What's nearby

  • Lake Karapiro - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sir Don Rowlands Centre at Mighty River Domain - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waikato River - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cambridge Raceway - 10 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Hobbiton Movie Set - 30 min drive - 23.5 miles

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prince Albert - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smoke Collective - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Good Union - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Five Stags - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Absolute Cafe - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain

Lakefront campground in Maungatautari with free parking
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, this smoke-free campground has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, barbecue grills, and a picnic area are onsite. Accommodations offer free WiFi and showers.
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.

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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

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain located?

Situated on a lake, this campground is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Karapiro and Waikato River. Cambridge Museum and Cambridge i-SITE Visitor Information Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Lake Karapiro Mighty River Domain Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

7.2

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean room, accommodating staff. Lovely spot.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cally

Everything was clean and private.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JIAYE

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!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cally

Room smelt clean on entry, liked the code lock door. Staff helpful. Would recommend to friends,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean, great price & warm accommodation. Glass entrance door seemed to be missing a blind or curtain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vaimoana

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great stay - staff were very helpful and friendly and great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is absolutely beautiful, we wished we had stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Its nice area for the family.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great Venue fantastic scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommend

Good time camping
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view over the lake from my camping spot
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

dakshan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I liked the local vibe and accommodating staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Awesome location for rowing regatta Great facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brayden

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
How nice the location was

8/10 Good

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Windy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful area! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Scott

Was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our cabin was simple, clean, serviceable and in good condition. Great setting
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good facilities

10/10 Excellent

R

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Highly recommended

Such a beautiful place to stay so peaceful and real quiet. Absolutely beautiful and beautiful staff 😍 will definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Loela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed staying in the cabin. It was not super clean but clean enough to quickly do it ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Choo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It's an awesome site.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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