Mangawhero Campsite
Tongariro National Park • Central North Island
Alerts
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- About
- Camp in the forest on the flanks of Mount Ruapehu; a good base for exploring Tongariro National Park.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Climbing, Hunting, Skiing and ski touring, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 12
About this campsite
Facilities
- 6 of the 12 campsites are suitable for campervans.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Book Mangawhere Campsite online.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Getting there
Ohakune Mountain Road, 2 km from Ohakune township.
Gravel access.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E180954, N5637025
Latitude: -39.39168736, Longitude: 175.43079826
Activities
Walking and tramping
Explore this national park on nearby walking tracks.
Other activities
Other activities nearby include skiing, hunting or alpine climbing.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the campsite