Maraehako Camping Ground
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Maraehako Camping Ground
First come first served. No bookings.
Plenty of space and the only time it might be full is the Christmas New Year period and Easter
Open again on the 8th of December 2025
Feel free to call a couple of days before to check - 07-974 6036
Adults $20 per night
Children (5-15) $12 per night
Under 5 stay for free
Minimal Facilities, so bring your own drinking water.
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Closed between May - Dec
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Te Kaha |
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Operates between Dec - April every year |
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Reviews
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Beautiful location -
Friendly and helpful managers
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Clean and tidy facilities
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Sea and freshwater swimming
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Nice atmosphere for camping
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Closed from May 1 to October 1
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Absolutely stunning spot!!
Wendy -
Great spot and very kindly owner.thanks lot!
Eugene Lim -
Awesome spot.
Vincent S. -
Such a beautiful spot with heaps of space.
Rebecca Bowles -
We absolutely loved this campsite.
Janneke Hekhuis
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Beautiful spot.
A choice of either sea or fresh water swimming. Basic toilets and coin operated hot showers. Lovely family camp. Spent NY 2024/25 here.
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Magic campground.
The hosts are new and are making a big effort to go above and beyond. They provided 1/2 barrels for fire pits - absolutely stunning sitting outside watch the sunset fade in the fire flight and watching stars fill the sky. Highly recommended!
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This place is closed from May 1st to October 1st.
No mention of that anywhere on here or Google, just a sign on the locked gate. Frustrating after a long drive!!
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Lovely quiet scenic campground in tree lined rock bordered cove.Fresh spring water on tap and hot showers.$1 coin for shower.
Very helpful manager on site.Card reader didn’t accept my credit cards so bring cash or debit card. Stayed here November 2023.
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The most beautiful little spot to stay had 2 nights here was fantastic So clean and tidy wonderful camp managers
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The beach is really nice but the price is very high for what you get.
$20 a night and no fresh water, paid showers, ground is quite bumpy and a bit boggy in places (start of jan). No kitchen area or anything. It isn’t a bad campsite, just a high price for what you get.
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The campground is amazing.
Is a great place to get away from it all. Facilities are good and the people that run the place we're so welcoming.
Great place to fish and go for a kayak.
Was very relaxing. Will be back for another weekend away.
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Beautiful place and great hosts.
Mrs Smith should remove her review. The toilet facilities are run down but extremely well maintained. I was there when you complained at the office and pointed out that the cleaners were cleaning in front of you. You should have remained in you $160,000 home on wheels instead of discrediting the hard work the management team endure to make visitors stay a joyous experience. Shameful lady.
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Had the most relaxing time here - awesome place.
Clean facilities, great atmosphere. So nice to be in a place with so few rules - loved having a fire to cook our freshly caught fish! And bellbirds to wake up to - heaven!
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Absolutely LOVED our time here clean quiet and relaxing we will become regulars, only downfall our daughter snuck our cat into the back of the bus and sadly he ran away on the 1st night there fingers crossed
he returns to campgrounds where we've left our phone numbers
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It’s like paradise!
I SWEAR! The bay provides a safe closed space for our tamariki, the staff are so helpful and amazing and the facilities aren’t complicated. Honestly, 💯 will be back! Ngā mihi nui x
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Awesome relaxing place, we went there last boxing day for 6 nights.Friendly staff well worth the trek from Tauranga
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A beautiful spot to unwind.
Beautiful views. Hot showers
Fires on the beach
Total relaxation
Awesome host's. Loved our week away
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This place is closed from May 1st to October 1st.
No mention of that anywhere on here or Google, just a sign on the locked gate. Frustrating after a long drive!!
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Beautiful spot.
A choice of either sea or fresh water swimming. Basic toilets and coin operated hot showers. Lovely family camp. Spent NY 2024/25 here.
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Magic campground.
The hosts are new and are making a big effort to go above and beyond. They provided 1/2 barrels for fire pits - absolutely stunning sitting outside watch the sunset fade in the fire flight and watching stars fill the sky. Highly recommended!
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Lovely quiet scenic campground in tree lined rock bordered cove.Fresh spring water on tap and hot showers.$1 coin for shower.
Very helpful manager on site.Card reader didn’t accept my credit cards so bring cash or debit card. Stayed here November 2023.
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The beach is really nice but the price is very high for what you get.
$20 a night and no fresh water, paid showers, ground is quite bumpy and a bit boggy in places (start of jan). No kitchen area or anything. It isn’t a bad campsite, just a high price for what you get.
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The most beautiful little spot to stay had 2 nights here was fantastic So clean and tidy wonderful camp managers
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Awesome relaxing place, we went there last boxing day for 6 nights.Friendly staff well worth the trek from Tauranga
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The campground is amazing.
Is a great place to get away from it all. Facilities are good and the people that run the place we're so welcoming.
Great place to fish and go for a kayak.
Was very relaxing. Will be back for another weekend away.
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Had the most relaxing time here - awesome place.
Clean facilities, great atmosphere. So nice to be in a place with so few rules - loved having a fire to cook our freshly caught fish! And bellbirds to wake up to - heaven!
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Beautiful place and great hosts.
Mrs Smith should remove her review. The toilet facilities are run down but extremely well maintained. I was there when you complained at the office and pointed out that the cleaners were cleaning in front of you. You should have remained in you $160,000 home on wheels instead of discrediting the hard work the management team endure to make visitors stay a joyous experience. Shameful lady.
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It’s like paradise!
I SWEAR! The bay provides a safe closed space for our tamariki, the staff are so helpful and amazing and the facilities aren’t complicated. Honestly, 💯 will be back! Ngā mihi nui x
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Absolutely LOVED our time here clean quiet and relaxing we will become regulars, only downfall our daughter snuck our cat into the back of the bus and sadly he ran away on the 1st night there fingers crossed
he returns to campgrounds where we've left our phone numbers
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A beautiful spot to unwind.
Beautiful views. Hot showers
Fires on the beach
Total relaxation
Awesome host's. Loved our week away
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Beautiful place to stay.
Lovely hosts. Small river to swim in, great for all ages. Build your fire at the beach to watch the sunset. $15 per night adults $10 school kids. Just great, thanks for sharing your home with everyone.
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Beautifull spot and very friendly owner.
Nice hazy view of Whatakaari. Also good kayaks for rent for very good prices (15 dollars for a double, 10 dollars for a single) No kitchen, no dishwashing facilities, no cell phone reception and it costs a dollar to use the showers for 4 minutes (even if you only want cold water). In that sense, 15 dollars per person per night might be a bit pricy, but then again. You can make a fire on the beach, so it was well worth it for us!
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Park anywhere, no power, no internet, no cell phone coverage, pure water in the stream.
Enjoy a fire at the beach in the sunset. Oh what utter joy to be in the outdoors!! This place is magical.
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We were looking for a place to truly unwind and and recharge ourselves.
What a perfect piece of NZ! I adore this country of ours! Sigh.....amazing! Friendly and welcoming, the beach and fresh water swimming hole were fantastic!
Great place to get the kayaks wet too!
Thanks for sharing this place! Love it!
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This place is absolutely stunning!
10/10..... Bathroon facility cleanliness, 2/10.
Safe & extremely family friendly, we had the best time. Haven't been there since pre kids & it was worth the wait. We pitched our tent right next to the beach, just bliss. Campfires every night! The grounds are clear of rubbish etc, the people who go and enjoy the camp are respectful & cherish this special place. My one & only gripe, which is very important due to the sheer number of people who stay there; was that the toilet shower area was absolutely filthy. The sign said it was cleaned daily between a certain time, and in 10 days the showers were not cleaned once (we watched & no cleaner went in there). There is mould & grime all over the shower walls, and gunk/yuck stuff in the rubber flooring in the shower cubicles. It needs to be water blasted! Was such a shame, not nice to have to take kids in there etc. But that is my only concern, other than that it is just magical......just wash in the waterhole or beach instead hehe.