Manganuku Campsite
Waioeka Gorge
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Manganuku Campsite
Camp beside one of the few remaining historic Howe truss bridges.
Very easily accessed, next to State Highway 2. Camping area surrounded by native bush, beside the river and near the historic Howe Truss bridge.
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Road closure in Waioweka/Urutawa areas
From Monday 9 March, the Waioweka Gorge will operate under new stop/go traffic management, with delays of up to 15 min between 5–7 am and 6–8 pm, and hourly stop/go cycles from 7 am to 6 pm.
The road will remain closed overnight, and access may be shut at short notice depending on conditions.
Please check the NZTA website for updates and keep an eye on the weather.
First published on 19 January 2026. Last reviewed on 9 March 2026. -
Manganuku Campsite not accessible
Manganuku Campsite not accessible as SH2 is closed.
First published on 24 January 2026. Last reviewed on 28 January 2026.
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DOC Campsite Pricing
Manganuku Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $15.00 to $20.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $7.50 to $10.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Opotiki |
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Basic DOC camp but nice enough.
Erich Brueggermann -
The Manganuku camping ground is quite a gem.
Cymen Crick -
A lovely spot for a night or two.
Allan Harkness -
Very very basic.
Johannes
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A lovely spot for a night or two.
Plenty of space even if 6-8 others are there. Toilets are well graffitied, but adequate. A lovely swimming spot in the river, and an enjoyable river walk.
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Lovely big grassy area beside a stream with fire pits.
Not much road noise as the traffic was non existent. Toilets but no paper and could do with a clean. Beautiful area though.
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Very very basic.
Just by shallow part of river. Campfires possible. Toilets no paper not very clean. Flyfishers seemed to enjoy the spot.
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Basic DOC camp but nice enough.
Near the main road, but we only heard river running & then the rain at night... Toilets available but not too clean. BBQ pits. The sound of the cuckoo at night was lovely!
We stayed in December.
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Nice little spot right next to the river but also to the street.
A longdrop and untreated water. Surrounded by many mountains but not too dark. Good spot if you like fishing.
Price: 6 $ pp
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The Manganuku camping ground is quite a gem.
Very close to the highway makes for great access. The only downside is traffic noise, which due to the babble of the nearby stream, isn't too pronounced at all. Very much worth a night or two.
