WAIKITE VALLEY ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Site 4 — A small powered campervan pitch steps from Waikite Valley’s geothermal pools
A powered 5m x 3.2m gravel site suitable for a small campervan with close access to toilets, showers, a communal kitchen and six public geothermal pools—this guide lays out what to expect and how to plan your 1–4 day stay.
Site 4 — A small powered campervan pitch steps from Waikite Valley’s geothermal pools.
Site 4 at Waikite Valley Thermal Pools places a small, powered gravel pitch within easy reach of the complex’s essential amenities and its six public geothermal pools. The site is designed for short stays—ideal for travellers arriving in a compact campervan who want direct access to showers, a communal kitchen and onsite laundry while they bathe in the thermal pools.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Powered pitch sized for a small campervan
Site 4 is a powered gravel site measuring 5m long by 3.2m wide and is explicitly noted as suitable for a small campervan—one of the closest pitches to toilets, showers and the pool complex.
Facilities close at hand: showers, kitchen and laundry
The site sits near essential communal facilities including toilets, showers, a small communal kitchen and onsite laundry; there is a drying shed near site 12 and washers and dryers are available for a fee with soap powder sold at reception.
Six public geothermal pools and a cafe on site
Use of all six public pools is included in the camping fee; pools begin to drain at 7:15pm and close at 8pm. A cafe on the complex serves coffee and hot food (typically 11:30am–6pm, hours subject to change).
What the day feels like
What staying at Site 4 feels like
The experience is compact and practical: park a small campervan on a powered gravel pad and step straight into the shared amenities and geothermal pools. Stays are short—bookable for one to four days—and the site’s proximity to showers, the communal kitchen and laundry makes overnight and multi-night stays straightforward and convenient.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this site suits—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Stays are bookable online for one to four days; reception is open 10:00am–7:30pm, check-in is from 2:00pm (early check-in available for purchase) and check-out is at 11:00am.
Bring appropriate swimwear for public bathing and any coins needed for laundry (washers $4; dryers $2 coins only). Note that soap powder is available for purchase at reception.
The site is powered and gravel; there is no dump station on site (the closest is in Rotorua). Pools begin to drain at 7:15pm and close at 8:00pm.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I book Site 4 for?
Stays are bookable online for one to four days.
What size campervan fits on Site 4?
Site 4 measures 5m long by 3.2m wide and is suitable for a small campervan.
Are the geothermal pools included with camping?
Use of the six public pools is included in the camping fee.
When are the pools open in the evening?
Pools begin to drain at 7:15pm and are closed at 8:00pm.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Standard check-in is 2:00pm (early check-in can be purchased); check-out is at 11:00am. Reception hours are 10:00am to 7:30pm.
Is there mobile reception or wifi?
Cellphone reception is limited on site; wifi is available for purchase.
Is there a dump station on site?
There is no dump station on site; the closest dump station is in Rotorua.