Omahuru Campsite

Omahuru Campsite

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Lot's of space. Picnic tables. Fire pits.
Nice flush toilets

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Omahuru Campsite

Camp, swim, fish, or relax beside the river in the Waimana valley. Take your binoculars for birdwatching.

Omahuru (Ogilvies) Camping Ground lies down a remote valley that follows the Waimana River on it's descent out of Te Urewera. It's a decent drive (including around 15 mins on gravel road) and the campsite has an isolated feel. If you are looking for a wilderness experience, then it's well worth a look.

Notices

  • Te Urewera alerts

    Check Ngāi Tūhoe website for alerts before your trip. Alerts will be not be posted on this website. 

    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

Omahuru 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.

DOC Standard Campsite

Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.

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 IslandTairāwhiti GisborneOpotiki

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

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Coordinates

-38.3128591245241

177.119321623926

Latitude
-38.3128591245241
Longitude
177.119321623926

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  • 4.5/5

    It's a solid gravel road drive in if you're behind the wheel of a large campervan (like I was), but it doesn't stop me giving this place a solid 9 ranking.

    It feels isolated and we had it to ourselves. I get the feeling that this might be norm (except public holidays maybe). It's a massive grassy area with a number of picnic tables and the river is a real gem to swim in. There's a few nearby walks if you have time too. This forest is home to the rare Kokako. Take a listen.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in April 2018

  • 5.0/5

    Perfect!!

    Lost in the middle of nowhere. We can swim in the river.

    Reviewed almost 11 years ago

  • 3.5/5

    A bit in the middle of nowhere...

    Beautiful, breath-taking area close to a river and many walks. Plenty of picnic tables, good clean toilets and well-maintained fire pits. Doesn't seem like many people use this spot, so the privacy was nice.

    The site is down a long, windy, gravel road which was quite tricky in spots. Very isolated (no phone service in case you run into trouble i.e. get a flat tire). No signs until you're at the campground.

    Overall, a nice spot but tricky to get to.

    Reviewed almost 12 years ago