Image: Roy and Bernice Vannini | ©
Camp beside one of the few remaining historic Howe truss bridges.
Manganuku Campsite

Located in Ōpōtiki area and Waioweka Gorge Scenic Reserve in the East Coast region

Camp beside one of the few remaining historic Howe truss bridges.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free
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 required all year. Book Manganuku 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.

Beside SH2, 47 km south of Ōpōtiki, approximately 4 km south of Wiarata, Waioeka Gorge. 

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1983493, N5752778
Latitude: -38.29072606, Longitude: 177.38542257
Walking and tramping

Walks from the campsite include the Little Manganuku Track and the Manganuku Track.

Fishing

Good river fishing.