Mavora Lakes Campsite

About this campsite

North Mavora Lake was a location for Nen Hithoel in the Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Find out about this and other .

The toilets are wheelchair accessible.

Facilities

BBQ, Boat launching, Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Boating, Fishing, Mountain biking

Fees and bookings

Fees

Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.

• Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the .

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan, Mountain bike

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 60 unpowered

Trails

Mavora Lakes Campsite can be accessed on the trail North Mavora Lake - Carey's Hut return from our trail directory.