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Mangawhero Campsite
Mangawhero Campsite

Located in Tongariro National Park in the Central North Island region

Camp in the forest on the flanks of Mount Ruapehu; a good base for exploring Tongariro National Park.

Facilities

  • 6 of the 12 campsites 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. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking. You can book on the same day until 8 pm, if spaces are available.

Bookings are required all year.

Book Mangawhere Campsite online.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

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

Ohakune Mountain Road, 2 km from Ohakune township.

Gravel access.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E180954, N5637025
Latitude: -39.39168736, Longitude: 175.43079826

Walking and tramping

Explore this national park on nearby walking tracks.

Other activities

Other activities nearby include skiing, hunting or alpine climbing.