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Waikaremoana Holiday Park

Gisborne, North IslandDOC campsite

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Waikaremoana Holiday Park is listed in DOC's Serviced directory for Lake Waikaremoana area / Te Urewera, Gisborne. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.

Campground type
DOC campsite
Setting
Lakeside
Address
Lake Waikaremoana area / Te Urewera
Operator / brand
DOC-listed campsite
Stay options
Tent, Campervan, Caravan
Booking
Advance booking required

Facilities

  • Powered sitesAvailable
  • Hot showersAvailable
  • ToiletsAvailable
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: shared kitchen, laundry, campfire policy. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Available. DOC lists: Powered sites. Availability should be reconfirmed before travel.
Hot showers
Available. A hot shower is explicitly listed by DOC; confirm availability and charges.
Showers
Available. DOC lists: Shower - hot. Availability should be reconfirmed before travel.
Toilets
Available. DOC lists: Toilets - flush. Availability should be reconfirmed before travel.
Shared kitchen
Not confirmed. DOC lists a cooking shelter, not a verified shared kitchen with appliances. Bring your own cooking equipment.
Laundry
Not confirmed. Not confirmed on the checked DOC detail page; contact the manager before relying on this facility.
Pets
No pets. DOC states dogs are not permitted. Assistance-dog and other-pet arrangements require confirmation with DOC.
Campfires
Not confirmed. Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Before you go

Untreated water

DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable.

No pets

DOC states dogs are not permitted. Assistance-dog and other-pet arrangements require confirmation with DOC.

Fire safety

Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

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Access & important conditions
  • Recheck the official DOC alerts, route conditions and opening restrictions immediately before travel.
  • The DOC directory showed 1 alert when checked. Read the current notices; this is not a live access report.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

Waikaremoana Holiday Park

DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.

Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)
Location source & precision
Reference coordinates
-38.75344, 177.15560 (latitude, longitude)
Precision
WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
Location source checked
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By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Waikaremoana Holiday Park is listed in DOC's Serviced directory for Lake Waikaremoana area / Te Urewera, Gisborne. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.
  • Book the campsite through the official booking link before arrival; a booking for a hut bed is not a camping reservation.
  • DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable.
  • Recheck the official DOC alerts, route conditions and opening restrictions immediately before travel. The DOC directory showed 1 alert when checked. Read the current notices; this is not a live access report.
Camping category
Serviced
Access
Campervan, Car, Caravan
Fees
A single comparable adult nightly camping price is not confirmed here. Check DOC's current Fees and bookings section for your dates and eligibility.
Water
DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable.

Waikaremoana Holiday Park is listed in DOC's Serviced directory for Lake Waikaremoana area / Te Urewera, Gisborne. DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan.

Location and camping category

This listing is for Waikaremoana Holiday Park, in Lake Waikaremoana area / Te Urewera. DOC places it in the Serviced category. Compare this individual site with nearby options rather than assuming every campsite in the surrounding reserve has the same facilities or booking rules.

Arriving and choosing a camping setup

DOC lists access by campervan, car, caravan. Confirmed camping setup indicators are tent, campervan, caravan. Check access-road and site limitations for the actual vehicle or tent you intend to use.

Facilities, water and pets

The checked DOC facility list includes bbq; boat launching; cookers/electric stove; dump station; jetty; non-powered/tent sites; phone; powered sites; shelter for cooking; shop; shower - hot; toilets - flush; water from tap - not treated, boil before use; wheelchair accessible. A facility not listed is unconfirmed, rather than proof that it is absent.

DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable. DOC states dogs are not permitted. Assistance-dog and other-pet arrangements require confirmation with DOC.

Fees and booking

A single comparable adult nightly camping price is not confirmed here. Check DOC's current Fees and bookings section for your dates and eligibility. Book the campsite through the official booking link before arrival; a booking for a hut bed is not a camping reservation. Camping passes, hut bookings and transport fares are separate questions; confirm exactly what your reservation or pass covers for Waikaremoana Holiday Park.

Before travelling

Recheck the official DOC alerts, route conditions and opening restrictions immediately before travel. The DOC directory showed 1 alert when checked. Read the current notices; this is not a live access report. DOC also lists boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, swimming, walking and tramping in the activity information; this does not confirm equipment hire, a guided service or safe conditions on your travel dates. No reliable coordinate reference was extracted from this page. Follow DOC's official location and access information rather than a guessed map pin.

Read the official Waikaremoana Holiday Park page for current fees, detailed directions, restrictions and booking links. Information checked 2026-10-08; this guide is not a live availability or safety report.

Common questions

Do I need to book Waikaremoana Holiday Park?

Book the campsite through the official booking link before arrival; a booking for a hut bed is not a camping reservation.

Can I bring a dog?

DOC states dogs are not permitted. Assistance-dog and other-pet arrangements require confirmation with DOC.

Is the drinking water treated?

DOC lists an untreated water source. Treat or boil drinking water, and carry a reserve in case the supply is unavailable.

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