Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
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.
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.
Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 7 892 3729 |
| Email: | tongarirovc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Whakapapa Village State Highway 48 Mount Ruapehu 3951 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |