Motutere Bay is a unique holiday camp with powered and non powered sites situated right on the edge of Lake Taupo. There is also a couple of domed yert like cabins on the lake edge, which looked very enticing.We had a powered site just metres from the lake. We were able to watch all the changing moods of the lake as well as beautiful sunsets.Two black swans came to visit every day along with other bird wildlife.The facilities are immaculate and very well supplied with everything you could need in the kitchen or toilet and shower blocks.The camp is split by State Highway 1, which is very busy and noisy day and night. Saturday and Sunday night was definitely lighter traffic. This traffic noise is the only negative about the camp and its location. The road noise didn't detract from the quality of the camp facilities for us, and we had a wonderful relaxing 4 nights stay. The location is perfect, which opens up lots of places to explore from mountains to interesting towns etc. The camp shop is very well stocked and the staff are happy to help.My advice would be to give Motutere Bay a go, yes it is noisy from the road of you stay lakeside but they also have holiday facilities on the other side of the road and on one of our walks we found these to be a lot quieter.Even with the road noise, we still rate this camp at 5 stars.
Response from the owner: Dear Paul,Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review of your stay at Motutere Bay. We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed the unique experience of camping right on the edge of beautiful Lake Taupล and that the ever-changing moods of the lake, along with the local wildlife, added to your stay.We're especially glad that you found our facilities to be immaculate and well-suppliedโour team works hard to ensure everything is just right for our guests. Itโs wonderful to know that their efforts made a positive impact on your holiday.We understand the road noise from State Highway 1 can be a challenge, and we truly appreciate your understanding and kind words despite this. Your advice about exploring the quieter spots on the other side of the road is valuable for others considering a stay with us.Thank you again for your encouraging words and for rating us 5 stars. We hope to welcome you back to Motutere Bay for another relaxing holiday in the future. Thereโs always more of Lake Taupล and the surrounding areas to explore!Warm regards,Motutere Bay Holiday Park