Mangatutu Hot Springs campsite
Location
Approximately 1¾ hours north west of Napier
Park or reserve
Kaweka Forest Park has alpine shrublands, tussock valleys and beech forests. It offers rafting, canoeing, hunting and fishing, hot springs and tramping for both experienced trampers and day walkers.
Campsite category
Basic
Campsite details
- Number of tent sites - 10
Camp at the start of the popular Te Puia hot springs track.
Notes
Mangatutu Hot Springs
- Picnic shelter
- No campervans
Getting there
From SH 5 via Patoka and Puketitiri. Travel 35 km along Puketitiri Rd, turn right into Pakaututu Rd. Travel 9 km then turn left into Makahu Rd and follow to road end. 1 hour of unsealed roads and river ford to be crossed.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1898786-N5657292
Facilities
Toilets
Barbecue
Picnic Table
Water from stream
Activities
Relax at the nearby thermal springs or go tramping, fishing, swimming or rafting. Hunt sika and red deer in the park. The river offers rainbow and brown trout.
Plan and prepare
Types of Conservation Campsite
You can drive to most Conservation Campsites and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.
Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.