Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Whakapapa Holiday Park

Camp in a mountain beech forest, beside a stream. It's a perfect base for exploring the national park with short walks close to the campsite. In winter, skiing is just up the road.

Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Tongariro National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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1,130m

-39.20208, 175.53948

Whakapapa Holiday Park

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About this campsite

Facilities and services

  • Free wifi
  • Powered sites, tent sites, 
  • Transport services to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in summer, and to Whakapapa Ski Area in winter
  • Drying room
  • Hobs / bench top ovens
  • Washing machines and dryers
  • Shop

Facilities

BBQ, Cookers/electric stove, Non-powered/tent sites, Powered sites, Shop, Shower - hot, Water from tap - treated, suitable for drinking, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets

Activities

Skiing and ski touring, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

Powered site

  • Adult (15+ years): $28 per night
  • Child (3 - 14 years): $14 per night
  • Infant (0 - 2 years): free

Non-powered site

  • Adult (15+ years):  $25 per night
  • Child (3 - 14 years): $12.50 per night

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Or contact Whakapapa Holiday Park – contact details below.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 44 powered, 15 unpowered

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