Firth Tower Overnight Camping

Firth Tower Overnight Camping

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The Firth Tower Museum carpark allows overnight stopovers for a small fee of $5. Power is available for up to six motorhomes (an additional $5 per night), use of the dump station is also available for an additional $5.
There are no shower facilities. You can collect the key to toilets and/or power if you arrange your stay before 4pm - phone 07 888 8369.

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Feature Value Info

Location

North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Matamata

Categories
  • Freedom Camping
  • Public Parks
  • Public Toilets
  • Dump Station
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • Local Council

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

Local Council

This experience is managed by a local council.

Payment Requirement

  • Paid access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Paid access/participation

Paid access/participation

The experience costs money to access or take part in.

Check the Council website for latest fees and charges www.mpdc.govt.nz

Track Difficulty

  • Easy walk Easy walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Easy walk

Easy walk

Gravelled path. No steps.

Track Duration

  • 10 to 30mins 10 to 30mins

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

10 to 30mins

10 to 30mins

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 4 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

4 nights

You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row.

Maximum Sites Available

  • 6 to 10 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

6 to 10 sites

There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.

Shower

  • No shower

Shower

Is there a shower at this location?

No shower

No shower is available.

Dump Station

  • No

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No

No

Dump station is at Hetana Street, Matamata (5-10 min drive from Firth Tower)

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

First Come, First Served

Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.

Disabled Access

  • Yes

Disabled Access

Does this location provide disabled access?

Yes

Yes

Track Length

  • 1km to 3km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

1km to 3km

Firth Tower Walkway connects the site to Matamata town

Weather Requirement

  • Any weather conditions

Weather Requirement

What weather conditions are necessary for this experience to operate?

Any weather conditions

The experience operates in any weather conditions. Even if its raining, snowing or windy.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

Vehicle Access

  • Yes

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Yes

Yes

Non-powered Sites

  • Yes

Non-powered Sites

Does this holiday park offer non-powered sites?

Yes

Yes

Stopover fee for campervans is $5.

Powered Sites

  • Yes

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

Yes

Yes

Power for six motorhomes are available for a fee of $5

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Large Vehicle Access

  • Yes

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

Yes

Yes

Carpark may be busy during normal office hours

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Collect the key for the toilet facility if you arrange your stay before 4pm - 07 888 8369

DOC Track Category

  • Short walk Short walk

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Short walk

Short walk

Easy walking for up to an hour. Track is well formed, with an even surface. There may be steps or slopes. Suitable for people of most abilities and fitness. Stream and rivers crossings are bridged. Walking shoes required.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

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Minion mobile

Ranking: 10/10

A fantastic place to stay. Heaps of Spence for a large camper. Powered sites were only $12 a night. Clean toilets. Very safe place to stay with kids.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

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Kate Shields

Australia

Ranking: 9/10

So beautiful and quiet! The site is level and cheap! We paid $12 for powered site, it says you need to be there by 4pm but they had an after hrs kiosk to put your money in so you can get there later. You need to back up to the power boxes so other people can use them too. It was very busy so don't get there too late if you want power otherwise it was a big spot so you will still find room. Toilets were open all night and nice and clean.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

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Mik Jennings

United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

Sept 19. Does exactly what it says on the tin. It's a car park with some power stations available if required. $12 for powered when we were there and they work on an honesty system (even providing envelopes for posting the cash). Clean toilet available 24 hours. Sadly the museum was closed as it' looked quirkily interesting. Good staging point for Matamata.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

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Marion & Leonie

Ranking: 10/10

Stayed two nights, each night 6$, really friendly people working at the museum and public toilets were good! Thank you!

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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Sam & Mal

Ranking: 10/10

Stopped here one night heading for Hobbiton. Great site, clean & quiet. $6 non power $12 powered, clean toilets open all night, fresh clean water supply. We both really liked this site, spoke to staff in the morning who are enlarging the site, really helpful. Stay here for a relaxing night. Top marks!!

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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Patricio Vidal

Ranking: 10/10

Before heading to Hobbiton, we stayed here for a night in one of the eight powered sites for a really reasonable amount of money (can't recall the actual value we paid). We had access to a very clear public toilet, and almost nobody was spending the night there, so we basically had the (public) place for ourselves.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

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Steffi

Ranking: 8/10

Quiet place
6 $ for one night
The Public toilets are clean.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

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Bman

Ranking: 8/10

Good location. Honour system payment. Get in early (before 4pm) to secure a spot. No showers, suitable bathroom and a picnic area. Would recommend.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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Nick Morrison

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