800 acres hosted by Timothy P.
4 motorhome/tent pitches · 1 tent pitch
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RB Terraces
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for 4 guestsNZ$12
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River Bends
100% (30)
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Toilet
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98% Recommend60 Ratings · 43 reviews
The campsite offers a serene and picturesque escape, nestled beside a creek and limestone cliffs. Guests consistently praise the tranquility and beauty of the surroundings, with highlights including the opportunity to swim in the creek and explore nearby forests. While the site is accessible for campervans, some visitors note the gravel road can be a bit bumpy. The hosts, Tim and his family, are frequently commended for their hospitality and helpfulness.
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Great place to unwind and take in the great little creek and amazing cliffs overhead. Nice toilet and best of all you can build a fire and just sit back and relax.
Dave A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
22 ft Class A · With kids ·
RB Terraces
An incredible place to stop over.
It was lucky for us that the space was available but that we had also found this treasure at the end of our trip because if it was at the beginning we may not have left.
The drive in appears steep but with a slow approach we easily got our 6berth motorhome down to the site which was beautifully laid out
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Shannon S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
River Bends
Magical spot next to the creek and the amazing cliffs.
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Candice B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
16 ft Class A · Group trip ·
RB Terraces
Epic property and amazing camping spot! Highly recommend! Wish we lived in NZ to
come back again. Our 6 person RV made it up and down the hill fine. We also loved the creek for a swim spot 😍
P.s love the new toilet addition
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Brooke M.
6 reviews
Stayed at the terraces for one night. This is one of the most scenic campsites that I've been to in my two weeks in New Zealand with the limestone cliffs and ajacent forest and stream. Tim and his dad are kind enough to bring us around for a walk through the enchanting forest. Gravel roads and compost toilets seems to have been newly added. Previous comments seems to have mentioned that the road may be too steep for larger vehicles. But for my visit, the new gravel tracks worked fine for my 7.4m campervan, so no worries on that. Do camp here if u are in Waitomo!
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Xuguang H.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
22 ft Class B ·
RB Terraces
Incredible oasis away from the hustle. Unique features to explore, gracious hosts, this place was a joy!
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Selena S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Bends
Super nice spot. My second time there and won't be the last.
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Matthew S.
2 reviews
Timothy is a nice host who answered all of our questions in advance. The campground itself is near to beautiful cliffs and has lots of potential. We found the gravel road to the campground and the sites itself a bit bumpy with a three person campervan, but overall we had a great stay.
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Nathalie L.
4 months on Hipcamp
This was a beautifully picturesque and secluded campsite nestled among limestone cliff and rivers. Would definitely recommend. Had a great toilet and running water. It is about a ~25 min scenic drive from Ruakari caves to the campsite.
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Thomas W.
4 months on Hipcamp
We stayed here for a very peaceful night then climbed the next day. The river bend site is stunning, we saw a lot of native birds over a quiet breakfast. The loo is well built and pleasant to use, and Tim has done an amazing job of keeping it simple but effective. The stream and gorge is great fun to explore. Wasn't hard to find as long as you read the instructions and follow the reflective markers on the posts. Tim is a lovely guy keen for people to enjoy this spot. During our visit he was building toilets for the terraces site just up a small hill from river bends.
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Nico B.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Bends
An unforgettable day surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, clear skies, and flowing streams. We enjoyed a relaxing time by the water, great conversations, and a delicious BBQ. The perfect mix of fun, nature, and good vibes—already looking forward to the next adventure!
A huge thank you to Tim and his parents for their incredible support in making this trip so special. Their generosity, hospitality, and effort in organizing everything made the experience even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate it!
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Roshan W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
River Bends
Fantastic campsite. Very tranquil. Toilet was wonderful. Will be back.
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Matthew S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
RB Terraces
Beautiful campground! Nice to get away from city life and spend some time under the stars
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Hikalu C.
5 months on Hipcamp
Really beautiful, remote spot by a river. Perfect for an off grid stay with some lovely views and sheep to you company.
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Charla G.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
22 ft Class A ·
RB Terraces
It is a beautiful and remote spot. We enjoyed it a lot.
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Alexandra S.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
RB Terraces
Awesome spot, was perfect to get away from all the hustle and bustle and crowded popular campsites
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Jemma W.
5 months on Hipcamp
Great stay at camp thanks to Timothy, an amazing host with an awesome campsite and hospitality.
Looking forward to going back.
Cheers.
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Wilson O.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent ·
River Bends
River Bends is a lovely campsite in a spectacular location. Very secluded and lots of space. Great to have running water, a toilet and a picnic table. Great communication with the host. Would stay again.
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Marco G.
2 reviews
The location is absolutely gorgeous. If you like staying in a Shire-like environment this is the place to be. Expect no luxury. This is back to basic and back to nature. The road to get there is an adventure but even our 6 berth camper made it. What a lovely place
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Rutger D.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
River Bends
The site is set up perfectly, a very relaxing place just to chill or climb.
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Dave J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2024
16 ft Class B ·
RB Terraces
Loved staying at this campsite. It was fairly easy to find the site, but once we got there there were two different fields- could maybe do with some signposts to make sure you know where to go. However it’s extremely beautiful, secluded and peaceful next to the stream. The toilet is nice, clean and not what you expect in the middle of a field. There is a fire pit with wood you can use and it’s in the most stunning spot. Would love to stay again :)
Helen A.
8 months on Hipcamp
very nice place , peaceful and quite, highly recommended
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Jay T.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent · With kids ·
River Bends
This was a beautiful space and well looked after. We truly enjoyed camping here.
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Brandon B.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
River Bends
Great place to go and chill with a nice fire and the sound of the creek
Dave A.
2 reviews
I can’t say enough about how beautiful this spot is! Very private space by a little stream surrounded by rolling hills, we almost felt like we were in the Shire. The toilet and sink on site was also super helpful and the firewood provided was a great bonus.
Unfortunately for us, it rained a massive amount which forced us to pack up very early on in our stay but our awesome host Tim refunded us the nights we weren’t able to be there for, unprompted.
Staying here was super affordable and we will 100% be coming back again! (Maybe even make it a yearly family trip 😊)
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Amanda S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
22 ft Class B ·
RB Terraces
Quiet, beautiful view, composting toilet was clean. Site well maintained
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Laura W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
6 ft Class A ·
RB Terraces
Timothy was really helpful with a last minute booking. Unfortunately we couldn’t get to the campsite in the end but saw the location the next day and it looked great.
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Shaun S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
River Bends
It is a beautiful place - can’t fault it. We love the fire and the quiet. We got to laugh our hearts out and let our hair down.
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Melanie M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2024
Tent ·
RB Terraces
I had to book last minute and showed up at Tim's property late at night. Another group steered me to the right part of the property - they said that Tim came to let them know I would be coming. I never met Tim because it was late, but he was very friendly in our messages and didn't mind that I was last minute... in fact I was impressed he took the time to tell the other group I would be coming. The property is unique, scenic, and gorgeous. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again Tim
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Paul S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2024
16 ft car ·
RB Terraces
A beautiful quiet spot and we enjoyed a little dip in the fresh stream.
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Nicola B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Location
Te Kuiti, New ZealandTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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