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 are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year.
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.
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 |