Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite

This is a popular camping, picnic and fishing spot, and a starting point for tramping, hunting or day walks up the Mohaka River and into the Kaweka Forest Park.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

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Campsite DOC Kaweka Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Bookable

480m

Approx. elevation

-39.18364, 176.45686

Coordinates

Image: Lauren Bucholz | DOC

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Other facilities

Picnic table and shelter
Toilets

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Water from stream, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Fishing, Hunting, Rafting, Swimming, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

Free.

More details

Access: Car

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 45 unpowered

Trails

Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite can be accessed on the trail Kaweka Run and Soak from our trail directory.

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