Arrived at Waingaro unsure of what to expect after reading the previous mixed reviews.
What a pleasant surprise awaited us, the water was crystal clear, staff friendly, put slides on for us when there was hardly anyone there, opened takeaway just for us. Fantastic. Would definitely go again and stay for a few days. And the cost is hard to beat, $4 for children and only $8 for adults. You can only tell it how it is on the day you go but I would advise people to take the punt. It really is a picturesque spot.