Maraehako Camping Ground

Maraehako Camping Ground

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Maraehako Camping Ground

NOW OPEN AGAIN :)

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

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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Maraehako Camping Ground

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North IslandTairāwhiti GisborneTe Kaha

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-37.6736986503346

177.802562713623

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-37.6736986503346
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177.802562713623

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Reviews

    ✓ Beautiful location

    ✓ Friendly and helpful staff

    ✓ Relaxing atmosphere

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Good for stargazing

    𐄂 High price

    𐄂 Bumpy and boggy ground

    • A beautiful spot to unwind.
    • Magic campground.
    • Beautiful place to stay.
    • Great spot and very kindly owner.thanks lot!
    • Beautiful spot.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 22
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    9/10 9
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  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed 29 days ago

    R
    Robynne's avatar

    Robynne

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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!

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    L
    Lee's avatar

    Lee

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    HM
    Hilary McQueen 's avatar

    Hilary McQueen

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The most beautiful little spot to stay had 2 nights here was fantastic So clean and tidy wonderful camp managers

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    kc
    kirsty corbett's avatar

    kirsty corbett

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    K
    Kate's avatar

    Kate

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Decent little spot right on the beach.

    Saw better sites on my drive around the Cape though

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2021

    D
    Dan's avatar

    Dan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    L
    Larnz's avatar

    Larnz

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    WM
    Wayne Marks's avatar

    Wayne Marks

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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!

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    KD
    Kate Deery's avatar

    Kate Deery

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Awesome relaxing place, we went there last boxing day for 6 nights.Friendly staff well worth the trek from Tauranga

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2020

    A
    Alf's avatar

    Alf

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed 29 days ago

    R
    Robynne's avatar

    Robynne

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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!

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    L
    Lee's avatar

    Lee

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    HM
    Hilary McQueen 's avatar

    Hilary McQueen

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    K
    Kate's avatar

    Kate

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    The most beautiful little spot to stay had 2 nights here was fantastic So clean and tidy wonderful camp managers

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    kc
    kirsty corbett's avatar

    kirsty corbett

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Awesome relaxing place, we went there last boxing day for 6 nights.Friendly staff well worth the trek from Tauranga

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2020

    A
    Alf's avatar

    Alf

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Decent little spot right on the beach.

    Saw better sites on my drive around the Cape though

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2021

    D
    Dan's avatar

    Dan

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    L
    Larnz's avatar

    Larnz

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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!

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    KD
    Kate Deery's avatar

    Kate Deery

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    WM
    Wayne Marks's avatar

    Wayne Marks

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    J
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    Jaz

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    H
    Hine's avatar

    Hine

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot and very kindly owner.thanks lot!

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    EL
    Eugene Lim's avatar

    Eugene Lim

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A beautiful spot to unwind.

    Beautiful views. Hot showers

    Fires on the beach

    Total relaxation

    Awesome host's. Loved our week away

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Ra
    Robyn and Bill's avatar

    Robyn and Bill

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    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.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    TJ
    Tracy J's avatar

    Tracy J

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    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!

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    B
    Bert's avatar

    Bert

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

    J
    Johannes's avatar

    Johannes

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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!

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Sa
    Simone and Dave's avatar

    Simone and Dave

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    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.

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

    MS
    Mrs Smith's avatar

    Mrs Smith

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Beautiful spot with nice people!

    You could find a great place right next to the ocean, hire a kayak, have a swim and relax. In the evening, there is a possibility of campfire and that's amazing! The facilities are basic, but that's all you need in the place like this. We will definitely come back!

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

    H
    Hana's avatar

    Hana

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Absolutely stunning spot!!

    right on the beach with the choice of swimming in the fresh water hole or the ocean.

    Will definately be returning.

    The East Coast is beautiful.

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

    W
    Wendy's avatar

    Wendy

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing camp ground, friendly host and loads of space.

    Right on the beach with great sunsets. The perfect place to put your feet up and relax.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in January 2015

    C
    Charlene's avatar

    Charlene

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    BP
    Brent Park's avatar

    Brent Park

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful Spot and a great way to get away from technology.

    2 nights over Easter weekend, was full the first night but relocated to prime beach front spot on the last night.was a bit further from the toilet and shower but clean and great shower pressure. Friendly people and lots of time fishing. Will definitely go back. Only downside was other campers left their mess on the beach.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    We go camping at Maraehako Bay Campground for a couple of weeks every year if possible, and have done for the past 10 years.

    We love the casual laid-back friendly atmosphere and we especially love Bea, the amazing woman who runs the place and remembers everyone and treats all the kids as her own.

    We love the fact there is no electricity, no wifi, no cellphone reception. Campfires are allowed, which is one of the reasons we return year after year because our fave evening activity is sitting round the campfire as a family just chatting and roasting marshmallows. The kids absolutely love Maraehako and it is their favourite place in the world. There are no marked-out campsites; you just take up as much room as you need. You don’t need to book or pay a deposit, you just turn up. The camp is right on the beach so there is no dangerous road to cross. It’s a really safe family camp, with a fresh-water stream and water-hole leading to the sea. The water hole is an awesome spot and popular for swimming. There are basic facilities; flush toilets, hot showers (50c). Take your own soap, and I’d recommend alcohol hand gel to ward off bugs due to the shared facilities. No laundry or kitchen. There is a ‘shop’ that sells basic essentials like milk, ice blocks, marshmallows, toiletries etc. There are no lattes or flat whites, but if you want that you can wander up the hill up the road to the macadamia farm where there is a cafe. There are no powered sites, and the prices when we were there last year were $9 for kids and $12 for adults per night. This is a family camp where kids can be kids, climbing trees, fishing, swimming, riding their bikes and making new friends, and the adults can relax, read books, swim, make endless cups of tea, make new friends. The only downside for us is that we can no longer take our dog because some irresponsible dog owners spoiled it for everyone by not cleaning up after their dogs, and now dogs aren’t welcome anymore. Can’t wait to return.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago and experienced in January 2017

    PW
    Pam Williams 's avatar

    Pam Williams

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    A beautiful spot for our week long camping holiday with a great water hole to swim in.

    It was very quiet when we were there but if the camp was full 1 toilet and shower block did not seem to be enough facilities for a crowd. We felt that there should be soap dispensers for hygiene in the toilets. Also allowing campfires was a safety issue for us with the possibility of embers landing on the tents and sitting around outside at night was spoiled with thick smoke. Contrary to camp notices the local refuse centre is closed on Thurs and Friday. We had a great walk to the waterfall at Whanarua Bay not far from the cafe.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    SM
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    Shirley McMurray

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Stunning spot right on the stony beach.

    We had our one and only camp fire for the trip, which was a treat. Toilet block is quite a distance from the camping area, in good order and clean. A bit expensive at $15pp, but the location and the campfire was worth it.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    MS
    Michelle Smit's avatar

    Michelle Smit

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    A basic campsite, but with good toilets and showers ($1 for 4 minutes).

    It's a little overpriced at $15 per person per night as there aren't many facilities. But the thing that makes this site great is the location. It's right on the beach and the sunset was simply stunning. Campfires are allowed as well.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    P
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  • 5.0/5

    We absolutely loved this campsite.

    It has a lot of space on the grass but also some lovely spots on the stoney beach. One of the few sites that allows fires. The bay is very pretty and the sea is very calm. This site is highly recommended.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    JH
    Janneke Hekhuis's avatar

    Janneke Hekhuis

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Such a beautiful spot with heaps of space.

    We parked almost on the beach with an awesome view. Even made a fire! Toilets and showers were good. Must do!

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    RB
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    Rebecca Bowles

    Customer