Arohena Campsite
Located in Lake Arapuni Conservation Area in the Waikato region
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Introduction
This campsite on the western shores of Waikato River is perfect for swimming, picnicking, fishing and water sports.Access
- Boat
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- BBQ
- Boat launching
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Fishing
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Picnicking
- Swimming
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
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 are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
From Putāruru to Arohena Campground via Arapuni St and Mangare Rd:
- Leave Putāruru via Arapuni Rd.
- After around 18.4 km turn left onto Rotongata Rd.
- After around 1.8 km turn left onto Mangare Rd.
- Continue down Mangare Rd for around 10.7 km.
- Turn left onto Landing Rd and continue for around 2.6 km to Arohena Campsite.
The last 1 km is a sharp descent down a metal road to the campsite. Smaller vehicles towing caravans or boats may struggle with traction when attempting to leave the campsite. Large motor homes/caravans/towed boats may struggle to get around tight corners on the road.
On the Waikato River there is no formal boat ramp but a pumice beach to land and launch.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1832829, N5772402
Latitude: -38.16623863, Longitude: 175.65767535
The campsite is beside the lake - beware of flooding.
No bonfires anywhere within the campground and surrounds.
Water sports and activities: If you plan to enjoy the water, be aware of what water you can enter and how to stay safe.
Swimming, picnicking, fishing and other water sports.
Contacts
| Booking office contact | |
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| Phone | +64 7 867 9080 |
| kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| tekuiti@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |