DOC campsite
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Tongariro National Park • Central North Island
Serviced Campsite59 sitesBookable
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- About
- Camp in a mountain beech forest, beside a stream. It's a perfect base for exploring the national park with short walks close to the campsite. In winter, skiing is just up the road.
- Facilities
- BBQ
- Cookers/electric stove
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Powered sites
- Shop
- Shower - hot
- Water from tap - treated, suitable for drinking
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Activities
- Skiing and ski touring, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Powered sites
- 44
- Unpowered sites
- 15
About this campsite
Facilities and services
- Free wifi
- Powered sites, tent sites, cabins, a self-contained unit, backpacker beds and rooms
- Transport services to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in summer, and to Whakapapa Ski Area in winter
- Drying room
- Hobs / bench top ovens
- Washing machines and dryers
- Shop
Fees and bookings
Fees
Powered site
- Adult (15+ years): $28 per night
- Child (3 - 14 years): $14 per night
- Infant (0 - 2 years): free
Non-powered site
- Adult (15+ years): $25 per night
- Child (3 - 14 years): $12.50 per night
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Book online on Whakapapa Holiday Park website
Or contact Whakapapa Holiday Park – contact details below.
Getting there
From National Park Village turn onto SH 48 and travel 6.4 km to Whakapapa Village. The holiday park is adjacent to the Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1819338, N5657839
Activities
Walking and tramping
A number of easy short walks start near the holiday park entrance.
The Whakapapa Ski Area is just 6 km up the road.
Nearby
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