Mokau Landing Campsite

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9 Lake Waikaremoana

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Standard

Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 40.

Adult	$10/night

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Mokau Landing Camping Ground

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Large grassy site between native rainforest and Lake Waikaremoana, 1.5 km from Mōkau Falls.

Just 1.5km from Mokau Falls. This site is between the lake and native bush - primo! There is heaps of things to do here, and there is even a boat ramp.

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Visitors can also phone Ngāi Tūhoe on +64 6 837 3803 or email teureweravc@ngaituhoe.iwi.nz for information.
First published on 17 October 2022. Last reviewed on 25 September 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Mokau Landing 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

Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua

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Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Lake Waikaremoana

Categories

Basic Camping

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Coordinates

-38.73329591

177.089287

Latitude
-38.73329591
Longitude
177.089287

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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	Iwi Managed Maori governing body Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Iwi Managed Maori governing body This campsite is managed by a Maori governing body or organisation such as an iwi or hapū.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Iwi Managed Maori governing body This campsite is managed by a Maori governing body or organisation such as an iwi or hapū.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
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

Beautiful location by the lake.
Fantastic spot.
Great place to stay!
A jewel!
10++ Fantastic.....

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4.5/5

Great place to stay!
Very quiet! Lovely place with view over the Lake. Good toilets. Had good company of warden Richard Bates👍.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Cor Dekker
4.0/5

Really nice camp ground.Well maintained and has shop/petrol as well as Hot showers, nice kitchen and wherever you camp there is toilet near.
Cost for unpowered site is now $32 not the $11-20 as shown on this app.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Kiwiguy
3.5/5

Beautiful location by the lake.
Exiting river fall nearby. Toilets not so nice.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Anders Knutsson
5.0/5

A jewel!
So peaceful. All kiwi families with their huge cars and tents were in the back part of the large area where the toilets ands sinks are. If you don't mind walking 100m to the droptoilet you can tent in the middle section directly by the lake and have the feeling that you are all by yourself. Swimming, no pollution and cool warden.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Fabio Flepp
5.0/5

10++ Fantastic.....
awesome. Have been going to Lake Waikaremoana for more than 30 years and never a bad thing to say. Campsite tidy and friendly definitely recommend this to people all the time 😃

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Sharlene Curtis
1.5/5

The place is nice and in good shape.The grass is not too high for example.
The toilet was not usable because of the dirt and the rubbish bins were very full. For these conditions we don't pay $7 pp and moved on.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in December 2013

Reinhard Boettcher
4.0/5

Fantastic spot.
It's quite a drive and it's a steep access-way down to the bay itself. But once you arrive, you'll thank yourself.

Reviewed over 12 years ago

Cymen Crick