Waikaremoana Holiday Park
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Waikaremoana Holiday Park
Located in Lake Waikaremoana area and Te Urewera in the East Coast region
Introduction
Camp or stay in a chalet by the lake with a beautiful view. Explore the many walks nearby or enjoy boating, fishing and kayaking on the lake. Take time to get connected.Highlights
Alerts and important information
Check for alerts on the Ngāi Tūhoe website.
Campsite overview
Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- BBQ
- Boat launching
- Cookers/electric stove
- Dump station
- Jetty
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Phone
- Powered sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Shop
- Shower - hot
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Boating
- Fishing
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Dog access
About this campsite
Waikaremoana Holiday Park provides a range of accommodation:
- Number of tent sites – 26
- Number of powered sites – 32
- Chalets – 10
- Lakeside cabins – 12
- Tourist flats – 2
- Family unit
- Bunkhouse
View a map of Waikaremoana Holiday Park (PDF, 3,222K)
Facilities and services
- Kitchen and dining room
- Laundry
- General store with groceries, hardware, fishing supplies, fishing licences, ice
- Petrol and diesel
- Dump stations
- Public pay phone
- Water taxi pick-up / drop-off point
- Jetties
- Linen, cooking equipment and BBQ for hire
- Books and board games for loan at no charge
Wheelchair accessible facilities
- Bathrooms are wheelchair accessible
Getting there
From Wairoa: 57 km on SH38 - allow 1 hour to drive as there are some gravel sections.
From Rotorua: 163 km on the Te Urewera Rainforest Route - allow 3 hours to enjoy this scenic drive along a gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1961217, N5702186
Latitude: -38.754533, Longitude: +177.156084
Fees
Non-powered site
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Powered site
- Adult (18+ years): $23 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $11.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Minimum fee per site is two adults.
Passes
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
DOC/NZMCA campsite passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Book Waikaremoana Holiday Park online or contact:
Waikaremoana Holiday Park
Phone: +64 6 837 3826
Email: waikaremoanahp@doc.govt.nz
Activities
Walking
Walks from the holiday park range from 10 minutes to 2 hours on well-formed tracks. Explore the surrounding bush, visit pretty waterfalls and admire views of Lake Waikaremoana. For more information see Lake Waikaremoana short walks.
Fishing
Lake Waikaremoana is well stocked with rainbow and brown trout. Anglers must have a licence, which can be obtained in advance from the Fish &Game Council or on-site from the holiday park, and adhere to local regulations.
Know before you go
- Cellphone coverage is limited but a public pay phone is on site.
- The nearest town is Wairoa. It's a 1 hour drive from the holiday park and has supermarkets and a range of other shops.
- Weather can be changeable at all times of the year - pack for all seasons.
Motorhomes
- All motorhomes that require power must have an Electrical Warrant of Fitness (WOF), which will be checked on arrival. If your Electrical WOF isn't current you won't be allowed to connect to power.
Remember
- No pets. The holiday park is located in Te Urewera. To protect native animals in the park, dogs are not allowed. However, dogs are welcome at Okahu Road Campsite (66 km north of Lake Waikaremoana) and Waikare River Mouth Campsite (129 km south of Lake Waikaremoana).
- No open fires and fireworks.
- No jet skis, house boats and float planes are permitted on the lake.
Contacts
| Te Urewera Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 6 837 3803 |
| Email: | teureweravc@ngaituhoe.iwi.nz |
| Address: |
Te Kura Whenua 6249 Lake Road/SH38 Waikaremoana 4195 Te Urewera |
| Postal Address: |
Kaitawa DOC Mailshed Kaitawa Village RD 5 Wairoa 4195 |
| Full office details | |