Mangahuia Campsite

Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region

A peaceful campsite beside a stream on the edge of the Tongariro National Park.

Facilities

  • 15 of the 21 sites are suitable for campervans

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. 

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.  

  • 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.

Bookings are required all year.

Book Mangahuia Campsite online.

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

Off SH47, 6 km east of National Park village.

Gravel access.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1813334, N5660336
Latitude: -39.18005851, Longitude: 175.46979208

Walking and tramping

Explore the park on numerous walks that start in Whakapapa Village.