River Road Lodge and Campervan Park

River Road Lodge and Campervan Park at Karangahake is bounded on two sides by the beautiful Ohinemuri River which is teeming with brown and rainbow trout and popular with trout fishers.

Accommodation options include powered campervan sites, bunkrooms and self contained cabins, with excellent facilities.

Hosts	Ron Mayor
Address	45 River Rd RD4 Karangahake
Contact details	Phone: +64 7 862 8481 Fax: +64 7 862 8481 Mobile: 027 677 9901 Email: info@river-road.co.nz Web: www.river-road.co.nz Please mention nzfishing.com when you make an enquiry or booking.
Fishing waters	Ohinemuri River Waitewheta River
Location	River Road Lodge and Campervan Park is marked on the Ohinemuri River map.
Features	Parklike surroundings against the backdrop of Karangahake Mountain Lodge and cabins are built in a style similar to the historic gold processing batteries Located five minutes from the start of DOC walkways including the Karangahake walkway Fishing licences are available to purchase Cooking facilities and BBQ
Facilities	River Lodge Sleeps up to 14 people in four bunkrooms Shared ‘gathering toom’ with a comfortable lounge area, gas fire heating, dining table and fully equipped kitchen Access friendly with ramps and disabled bathroom facilities Guests supply their own bedding or bedding is available for hire Park Motel Two self contained cabins Kitchen facilities Private bathroom All bedding and linen provided Complimentary tea, coffee, sugar and milk Power sites Campervans are provided with superior facilities in park like surroundings Three ensuite style bathrooms plus additional separate toilet to cater for 10 sites Coin operated washing machine and dryer are available Because of the environmental sensitivity of the riverside location, dump facilities for campervan toilet waste cannot be offered. However, both Paeroa and Waihi supply dump facilities adjacent to public toilets
Local attractions and activities	Aside from fishing the beautiful local waters, there are many other local attractions in the Karangahake area, such as: Exploring the area's rich gold mining history Walking the many local DOC walkways which give access to historic mining sites, stunning gorge scenery, a kilometre long rail tunnel and old mine drives Tours and lunch at the Ohinemuri Estate Winery and Cafe (23mins walk) Antique shops in Paeroa (5 mins car) Hot spa pools in Te Aroha (20 mins car) Surf and sea at Waihi Beach (25 mins car)
Indicative tariff as at December 1st 2007	River Road Lodge and Campervan Park's rates include: River Lodge NZ$60 for two people NZ$30 per extra adult NZ$15 per extra child Park Motel NZ$100 for two people NZ$30 per extra adult NZ$20 per extra child Power sites NZ$25 for two people NZ$12.50 per extra adult NZ$10 per extra child
Directions	Turn off SH2 over the historic Karangahake bridge. (The Karangahake Hall is clearly visible on the other side of the river) Turn right into River Road which follows the riverbank. Drive to the end of the road which is where the park is located. For a map, please see the River Road Lodge and Campervan Park website.

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