Image: Roy and Bernice Vannini | ©
Camp beside one of the few remaining historic Howe truss bridges.
Manganuku Campsite

Located in Ōpōtiki area and Waioweka Gorge Scenic Reserve in the East Coast region

Camp beside one of the few remaining historic Howe truss bridges.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Bookings required all year. Book Manganuku Campsite online. 

Beside SH2, 47 km south of Ōpōtiki, approximately 4 km south of Wiarata, Waioeka Gorge. 

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1983493, N5752778
Latitude: -38.29072606, Longitude: 177.38542257
Walking and tramping

Walks from the campsite include the Little Manganuku Track and the Manganuku Track.

Fishing

Good river fishing.