Waihi Gorge Campsite

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About: Located on the banks of the Waihī River, this campsite is a popular spot surrounded by kahikatea, mataī and lowland tōtara forest.
Facilities: Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
Non-powered/tent sites
Toilets - flush
Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Toilets
Water supply
Dogs: No dogs.
Landscape: Rivers and lakes
Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan
Unpowered sites: 40

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
Child (5–17 years): $5 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 Waihī Gorge Campsite online.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

Getting there

From Geraldine follow Main North Rd, Woodbury Rd, then turn into Waihī Gorge Rd. 14 km northwest of Geraldine.

Gravel road.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1451837, N5126184
Latitude: -44.002592, Longitude: 171.15469723

Know before you go

Flooding at Waihī Gorge Campsite

Do not camp in the lower section or the campsite or anywhere near the bank of the Waihī River during severe weather. The Waihī River can flood the lower campsite and wash away the river bank.

Nearby

Orari Campsite · Campsite · 2.9km away