Manganuku Campsite

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Accommodation

Standard

Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 20.

Adult	$10/night
Child	$5/night

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Nice swimming areas. Nice fishing too.

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Information

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

Very easily accessed, next to State Highway 2. Camping area surrounded by native bush, beside the river and near the historic Howe Truss bridge.

Notices

Manganuku track accessway closure

Due to major roadworks the Manganuku accessway will be closed from the 26 of August to the 31 of October 2024, therefore driving up to the entrance of the Manganuku Track will be blocked.

All access to the Manganuku track will be via the Manganuku Campground during this time.
First published on 12 August 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Manganuku Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$10.00 to $15.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$5.00 to $7.50 per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	$0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC East Coast

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Opotiki

Categories

Basic Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.2914131

177.3841123

Latitude
-38.2914131
Longitude
177.3841123

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	16 to 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Boil water from stream before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Boil water from stream before drinking
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Reviews

Very very basic.
The Manganuku camping ground is quite a gem.
A lovely spot for a night or two.
Basic DOC camp but nice enough.

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4.0/5

A lovely spot for a night or two.
Plenty of space even if 6-8 others are there. Toilets are well graffitied, but adequate. A lovely swimming spot in the river, and an enjoyable river walk.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Allan Harkness
4.5/5

Lovely big grassy area beside a stream with fire pits.
Not much road noise as the traffic was non existent. Toilets but no paper and could do with a clean. Beautiful area though.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

5inavan
3.0/5

Very very basic.
Just by shallow part of river. Campfires possible. Toilets no paper not very clean. Flyfishers seemed to enjoy the spot.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Johannes
3.0/5

Basic DOC camp but nice enough.
Near the main road, but we only heard river running & then the rain at night... Toilets available but not too clean. BBQ pits. The sound of the cuckoo at night was lovely!

We stayed in December.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

Erich Brueggermann
4.0/5

Nice little spot right next to the river but also to the street.
A longdrop and untreated water. Surrounded by many mountains but not too dark. Good spot if you like fishing.

Price: 6 $ pp

Reviewed about 11 years ago

Johannes J
4.5/5

The Manganuku camping ground is quite a gem.
Very close to the highway makes for great access. The only downside is traffic noise, which due to the babble of the nearby stream, isn't too pronounced at all. Very much worth a night or two.

Reviewed about 12 years ago

Cymen Crick