Whakapapa Holiday Park
Tongariro National Park
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Accommodations
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Whakapapa Holiday Park
Standard Cabins
Cabins are set in private, tranquil, native bush. Car parking available with cabin.
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Whakapapa Holiday Park
Self Contained Cabin
Self-contained cabin has a small double bedroom with ensuite. A second room has 2 bunk beds, TV, table and chairs and kitchenette.
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Lodge
The Lodge at Whakapapa is a great type of accommodation for backpackers or people who require little more than a comfortable bed to sleep in at night while exploring the Tongariro National Park.
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Backpacker Bed
Backpacker beds are in shared rooms with 4 to 8 bunk beds. Rooms may be on a shared basis and mixed gender during peak season. Heaters are in all rooms.
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Whakapapa Holiday Park
Powered Vehicle Site
Sites have power and drinking water and are surrounded by native forest.
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Unpowered Tent Site - (not for vehicles)
Tents sites are shared areas and do not have power. Most areas are NOT GRASSED.
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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.
Campervan sites and cabins are sheltered amongst the beautiful, native beech trees of the Tongariro National Park. A 32 bed lodge and several tent sites are also available, all bookable online.
Many lovely walking tracks are nearby, starting within the village. Enjoy the Taranaki waterfall, Whakapapa river, mountain views and stunning volcanic features of the land.
The Tongariro Crossing, the world-famous 1 day hike, is just a short shuttle ride away.
Whakapapa ski field is only 6 kms further up the road, arguably one of New Zealand’s best ski fields.
If that’s not enough for you, then take advantage of the mountain biking, river rafting, trout fishing, canoeing and other outdoor activities nearby.
• Free wi-fi (high speed, unlimited)
• Shuttles on-site to:
• Tongariro Crossing
• Whakapapa Skifield
• National Park Village (bus & train tranfers)
• Close to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
• Close to Whakapapa ski field
• Late check-in facility
DOC Campsite Pricing
Whakapapa Holiday Park is categorised as a DOC Serviced Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.
DOC Serviced Campsite
Serviced campsites have a wide range of facilities and services. Flush toilets, tap water that could be treated or untreated, kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbish collection and road access for all types of vehicles. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Serviced campsites may have laundry facilities, barbecues, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $20.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $10.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
| Powered Site | Adult | $23.00 per night |
| Powered Site | Child | $11.50 per night |
| Powered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village |
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Office and shop are open 365 days a year, 8am to 6pm, except Christmas day (open for half a day). |
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Reviews
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5.0/5
My favourite campsite while is was visiting new Zealand.
Warm showers. Everyone is there for hiking purposes so for the same reasons. Great vibes!
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4.0/5
This is camping ground situated in an amazing location which is well worth exploring.
So many great walks and hikes.
The facilities are aging now but it is holding together just enough to make this a positive experience.
We had a lodge room which is cheap and cheerful. The bunk beds were fine but the loud air con/heat pump means it sounds like a car running just outside the window.
The sites for campervans looked really nice and private in amoungst the forest.
Nice people running the campsite too.
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5.0/5
This is a great place.
While it feels a bit outdated and in need of a reno, everything is in good working order. Great kitchen and cooking facilities, drying room, and functioning washer and dryers. Staff are very friendly. I had an issue with the dryer and was fully refunded no questions asked. Plus, it’s beautiful. Feels very secluded.
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4.5/5
We’ll equipped holiday park, $53 for two adults on a powered site for one night.
Lots of kitchen utensils available, laundry facilities okay although the drying room wasn’t very effective when we stayed. Probably because it rained the whole time. Lots of nice day walks nearby with the Tamar lakes route highly recommended!
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4.5/5
Great site.
Close to the shuttle up the hill for skiing in season. Facilities good. Staff lovely
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4.5/5
Great campground.
It was very busy with a lot of people, but it still felt quiet with lots of privacy. Very nice to have a drying room.
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4.0/5
Great site if you want to spend a lot of dollars but couldn’t fault the facilities so you get what you pay for.
It was a one off and we were grateful to have showers.
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4.5/5
We booked a lodge room but would recommend also the powered sites.
In the beginning, we thought of it as a bit run down, as all amenities are a big aged. But the quality is quite high, the location amazing, the staff friendly, there is surprisingly good and stable wifi, a little food truck with very good food, and everything gets cleaned regularly. The atmosphere is very nice. The 2-3 Maori ladies maintaining the park, shop and food truck seem to be doing a good job.
There are shuttles stopping at the Holiday Park for the Tongariro Crossing (separate booking).
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4.0/5
Beautiful campsite with a lot of privacy.
We stayed there for two nights because of the shuttle bus to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The shuttle bus will pick you up in front of the reception. Really nice. The kitchen is good. We used the wasmachine but there was only one because the other one was broken. This was not enough for so many people. There is a drying room which was really nice.
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5.0/5
Very welcoming site, with helpful, friendly management.
Great location among the trees, and a good shuttle for the Alpine Crossing. Free wifi, showers, hair dryers. Large kitchen and good laundry facilities. Several walks directly from site.
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5.0/5
This is a great place.
While it feels a bit outdated and in need of a reno, everything is in good working order. Great kitchen and cooking facilities, drying room, and functioning washer and dryers. Staff are very friendly. I had an issue with the dryer and was fully refunded no questions asked. Plus, it’s beautiful. Feels very secluded.
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2.5/5
Facilities were old, cold and dirty.
The water wasnt warm around 9pm. Many moskito. Sides are a bit small for big campervans. Way to expensive for what you got.
For most of the hikes its a great point to start or nearby.
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4.0/5
This is camping ground situated in an amazing location which is well worth exploring.
So many great walks and hikes.
The facilities are aging now but it is holding together just enough to make this a positive experience.
We had a lodge room which is cheap and cheerful. The bunk beds were fine but the loud air con/heat pump means it sounds like a car running just outside the window.
The sites for campervans looked really nice and private in amoungst the forest.
Nice people running the campsite too.
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5.0/5
My favourite campsite while is was visiting new Zealand.
Warm showers. Everyone is there for hiking purposes so for the same reasons. Great vibes!
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3.0/5
Ok campground.
Clean facilities but motorhome sites were very uneven. We stayed at Discovery Lodge campground first and liked that one MUCH better! Would advise you to go to that place instead of this one.
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4.5/5
We’ll equipped holiday park, $53 for two adults on a powered site for one night.
Lots of kitchen utensils available, laundry facilities okay although the drying room wasn’t very effective when we stayed. Probably because it rained the whole time. Lots of nice day walks nearby with the Tamar lakes route highly recommended!
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4.5/5
Great site.
Close to the shuttle up the hill for skiing in season. Facilities good. Staff lovely
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4.5/5
Great campground.
It was very busy with a lot of people, but it still felt quiet with lots of privacy. Very nice to have a drying room.
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4.0/5
Great site if you want to spend a lot of dollars but couldn’t fault the facilities so you get what you pay for.
It was a one off and we were grateful to have showers.
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4.5/5
We booked a lodge room but would recommend also the powered sites.
In the beginning, we thought of it as a bit run down, as all amenities are a big aged. But the quality is quite high, the location amazing, the staff friendly, there is surprisingly good and stable wifi, a little food truck with very good food, and everything gets cleaned regularly. The atmosphere is very nice. The 2-3 Maori ladies maintaining the park, shop and food truck seem to be doing a good job.
There are shuttles stopping at the Holiday Park for the Tongariro Crossing (separate booking).
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4.0/5
Beautiful campsite with a lot of privacy.
We stayed there for two nights because of the shuttle bus to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The shuttle bus will pick you up in front of the reception. Really nice. The kitchen is good. We used the wasmachine but there was only one because the other one was broken. This was not enough for so many people. There is a drying room which was really nice.
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5.0/5
Staff were exceptionally friendly from check-in to trail recommendations to morning coffee the next day.
The kitchen had everything we needed from spoons to wonderful conversations with fellow travelers. Visitor Center right across the street.
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0.5/5
We stayed at the self contained cabin, was a nightmare with a cockaroach in the bedding, half sized bed, poor Condensed carpets, old shabby chairs, a kettle with rust in the bottom.
What a waste of our holiday and money.
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5.0/5
Excellent place to stay.
Peaceful and private. The staff are not only friendly and welcoming but went above and beyond to help us with getting another key cut in Taupo after we snapped our one in our car door. Thank you so much team!
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5.0/5
Awesome place!
Absolutely loved it! Beautiful and convenient location next to walks and visitor centre. Staff were super helpful providing information on local walks and facilities. Loved the little cafe on wheels and their tuck shop at reception where I could get energy bars for my walk! 👌🏽💖
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4.0/5
We camped for a few nights while tramping in the area.
Facilities were nice and clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely coming back to this one.
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3.5/5
OKish place.
Weather was horrendous when I stayed though which gave it a bit of a damp wet vibe everywhere. Close to hikes. Facilities could do with an upgrade. The stove tops are useless. Was easier to bring my own stove in and cook.
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4.5/5
* Shuttle bus stop at the campground to go up the mountain, for guest only.
Price: $25,00 for one person with power
Location: amazing with a view to kill
Wifi: very good, strong and free
Toilets: are good, but there are not isolated so cold in the winter
Showers: are okay, but there are not isolated so cold in the winter
Kitchen: is clean, got everything you need
Laundry: excellent, also the have got a drying room with fans
You can get a ticket at the reception
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5.0/5
It was our favourite campervan park on the North Island.
The sites are set in lovely trees and beside a river. The hosts were really lovely and you can get burgers onsite. Everything was clean and in working order. Kitchen had utensils along with anything else you might need. It’s close to a lot of different walks. Really enjoyed it.
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5.0/5
Wonderful place to stay, all campsites are separated for privacy, ideal for hiking, large kitchen, washer/dryer sometimes in use without pause, showers/toilets good.
Spent there 2 nights. Very friendly staff. Interesting I-site, worth visiting!
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4.5/5
I stayed before and after hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit.
I left my bags for free during the 4 day hike, and the shop had enough to add things I didn’t bring with me. I got a backpacker bed in the lodge for $28 a night, and had the whole room to myself one of the days. On weekends the place fills up so make sure to book ahead. There is a kitchen with all equipment needed, shuttles are easy to access, and a food truck with burgers, icecream, and coffee sets up outside.
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4.5/5
Perfect location for exploring the National Park and the Taranaki Falls Track.
The site is well maintained and had plentiful hot water in the showers. We had a powered site - the pitches were nicely segregated from each other but very small - not sure I’d want to stay here too many nights.
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5.0/5
Great place to stay, and perfect location to start and come back several hikes (as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, or the Northern Circuit).
Good facilities, wonderfull atmosphere and friendly, helpfull staff.
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5.0/5
Great campground with heated and well equipped kitchen and dining area, clean facilities, drying room and friendly staff!
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5.0/5
Really nice place!!
Perfect for staying after climbing Tongariro. Great clean hot shower with plenty of space, no limit of hot water. Fully equiped kitchen with nice area to eat and chat. Free wifi and very big areas for vans. Also a convenient store where to buy staff. Laundry machine there perfect for cleaning after excursions! Its a bit of money but worthy after long day at Tongariro...better do reservation, as it was fully booked the night we stayed!
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5.0/5
Don’t listen to bad reviews, this place is fabulous.
They even have a bath in the ladies washroom. Lots of toilets and showers very clean. Big camp kitchen with everything you need. Nice spots to park, very private. Well set out campground with great walks everywhere. Helpful hosts.
Not cheap but worth it. $46 for 2 per night motor home.
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4.5/5
Camper spots were tucked away slightly in some foliage, good separation between the other vans and campers.
Great kitchen with dishes and pots/pans/cutlery available. Host was great!
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1.5/5
The place is beautiful but the overall impretion is disapointing, all public facilities (WC, showers, kitchen) are dirty and smelly.
And above all there is a polotical statment on the reception wall that made us feel very un-comfortable and un-wanted.
