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Places to stay

There are three campsites and several huts administered by the Department of Conservation in Whirinaki Forest Park. There is also a Recreation Camp which can be booked for larger groups, including school camps.


A view of Mangamate Falls from Mangamate camping area.

Mangamate campsite

This is a standard campsite in the Rangitaiki area.

Whirinaki Forest Park.

Okahu Roadend campsite

This is a basic campsite in the Rangitaiki area.

Minginui Stream. Photo: Phil Rickerby.

Sanctuary campsite

This is a basic campsite in the Rangitaiki area.

Whirinaki Recreation Camp.

Whirinaki Recreation Camp

An outdoor recreation and education centre ideal for schools and other groups located in Whirinaki Forest Park.

Central Te Hoe Hut.

Central Te Hoe Hut

This is a standard 15-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Central Whirinaki Hut.

Central Whirinaki Hut

This is a serviced 24-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Mangakahika Hut.

Mangakahika Hut

This is a standard nine-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Mangamate Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park. Photo: Matt Cook.

Mangamate Hut

This is a serviced nine-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Mid Okahu Hut.

Mid Okahu Hut

This is a basic 12-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Interior view of Moerangi Hut.

Moerangi Hut

This is a standard nine-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Interior of Rogers Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park. Photo: Fiona Hennessey.

Rogers Hut (Te Wairoa)

This is a standard six-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Upper Te Hoe Hut.

Upper Te Hoe Hut

This is a standard nine-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Upper Whirinaki Hut.

Upper Whirinaki Hut

This is a standard nine-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

Skips Hut, Whirinaki Forest Park. Photo: Chris Jenkins.

Whangatawhia Hut (Skips)

This is a standard nine-bunk hut in the Rangitaiki area.

 
Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Information

Whirinaki Forest Park field trip resource

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact
Te Urewera Area Office
Phone:      +64 7 366 1080
Full office details

Rangitaiki Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 366 1080
Address:   State Highway 38
Murupara 3079
Email:   rangitaikivc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details