Whakapapa Holiday Park
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Tongariro National Park
164 Rankers Reviews
72 Face-to-Face
40 Camping Grounds
46 Dump Station
17 Tongariro / National Park Village
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Campervan sites and cabins are sheltered amongst the beautiful, native beech trees of the Tongariro National Park. A 32 bed lodge and several tent sites are also available, all bookable online.
Many lovely walking tracks are nearby, starting within the village. Enjoy the Taranaki waterfall, Whakapapa river, mountain views and stunning volcanic features of the land.
The Tongariro Crossing, the world-famous 1 day hike, is just a short shuttle ride away.
Whakapapa ski field is only 6 kms further up the road, arguably one of New Zealand’s best ski fields.
If that’s not enough for you, then take advantage of the mountain biking, river rafting, trout fishing, canoeing and other outdoor activities nearby.
• Free wi-fi (high speed, unlimited)
• Shuttles on-site to:
• Tongariro Crossing
• Whakapapa Skifield
• National Park Village (bus & train tranfers)
• Close to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing
• Close to Whakapapa ski field
• Late check-in facility
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North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Tongariro / National Park Village |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Office and shop are open 365 days a year, 8am to 6pm, except Christmas day (open for half a day). |
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Accommodations
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Whakapapa Holiday Park
Standard Cabins
Cabins are set in private, tranquil, native bush. Car parking available with cabin.
Weekend Base Rate (2 persons)
$90/day Weekday Base Rate (2 persons)
$80/day Extra Adult
$22/day Extra Child
$17/day -
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Self Contained Cabin
Self-contained cabin has a small double bedroom with ensuite. A second room has 2 bunk beds, TV, table and chairs and kitchenette.
Weekend Base Rate (2 persons)
$140/day Weekday Base Rate (2 persons)
$130/day Extra Adult
$22/day Extra Child
$17/day -
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Lodge
The Lodge at Whakapapa is a great type of accommodation for backpackers or people who require little more than a comfortable bed to sleep in at night while exploring the Tongariro National Park.
Adult
$25/day Child
$17/day -
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Backpacker Bed
Backpacker beds are in shared rooms with 4 to 8 bunk beds. Rooms may be on a shared basis and mixed gender during peak season. Heaters are in all rooms.
Adult
$28/day -
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Powered Vehicle Site
Sites have power and drinking water and are surrounded by native forest.
Adult
$23/day Child
$12/day -
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Unpowered Tent Site - (not for vehicles)
Tents sites are shared areas and do not have power. Most areas are NOT GRASSED.
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This review was selected by Jenny and Terry Steven of Whakapapa Holiday Park - Tongariro National Park on Sat 15 Apr, 2017.
Mark Haydon
Ranking: 10/10
Very welcoming site, with helpful, friendly management. Great location among the trees, and a good shuttle for the Alpine Crossing. Free wifi, showers, hair dryers. Large kitchen and good laundry facilities. Several walks directly from site.
Linda
Ranking: 9/10
Price: $25,00 for one person with power
Location: amazing with a view to kill
Wifi: very good, strong and free
Toilets: are good, but there are not isolated so cold in the winter
Showers: are okay, but there are not isolated so cold in the winter
Kitchen: is clean, got everything you need
Laundry: excellent, also the have got a drying room with fans
* Shuttle bus stop at the campground to go up the mountain, for guest only. You can get a ticket at the reception
Ashleigh Lim
Ranking: 10/10
It was our favourite campervan park on the North Island. The sites are set in lovely trees and beside a river. The hosts were really lovely and you can get burgers onsite. Everything was clean and in working order. Kitchen had utensils along with anything else you might need. It’s close to a lot of different walks. Really enjoyed it.
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Carl Bright
Ranking: 10/10
Loverly place to stay, great location for access to mountain. Nice big kitchen
Stefan Hohmann
Ranking: 10/10
Wonderful place to stay, all campsites are separated for privacy, ideal for hiking, large kitchen, washer/dryer sometimes in use without pause, showers/toilets good. Spent there 2 nights. Very friendly staff. Interesting I-site, worth visiting!
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Reba
Ranking: 9/10
I stayed before and after hiking the Tongariro Northern Circuit. I left my bags for free during the 4 day hike, and the shop had enough to add things I didn’t bring with me. I got a backpacker bed in the lodge for $28 a night, and had the whole room to myself one of the days. On weekends the place fills up so make sure to book ahead. There is a kitchen with all equipment needed, shuttles are easy to access, and a food truck with burgers, icecream, and coffee sets up outside.
Su
Ranking: 9/10
Perfect location for exploring the National Park and the Taranaki Falls Track. The site is well maintained and had plentiful hot water in the showers. We had a powered site - the pitches were nicely segregated from each other but very small - not sure I’d want to stay here too many nights.
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Peter
Ranking: 10/10
Great place to stay, and perfect location to start and come back several hikes (as the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, or the Northern Circuit). Good facilities, wonderfull atmosphere and friendly, helpfull staff.
Lua
Ranking: 10/10
Great campground with heated and well equipped kitchen and dining area, clean facilities, drying room and friendly staff!
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Luis Vigil Vidal
Ranking: 10/10
Really nice place!! Perfect for staying after climbing Tongariro. Great clean hot shower with plenty of space, no limit of hot water. Fully equiped kitchen with nice area to eat and chat. Free wifi and very big areas for vans. Also a convenient store where to buy staff. Laundry machine there perfect for cleaning after excursions! Its a bit of money but worthy after long day at Tongariro...better do reservation, as it was fully booked the night we stayed!
Chris Plummer
Ranking: 10/10
Don’t listen to bad reviews, this place is fabulous. They even have a bath in the ladies washroom. Lots of toilets and showers very clean. Big camp kitchen with everything you need. Nice spots to park, very private. Well set out campground with great walks everywhere. Helpful hosts.
Not cheap but worth it. $46 for 2 per night motor home.
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Bites
Ranking: 9/10
Camper spots were tucked away slightly in some foliage, good separation between the other vans and campers. Great kitchen with dishes and pots/pans/cutlery available. Host was great!
Michal Mazaki
Ranking: 3/10
The place is beautiful but the overall impretion is disapointing, all public facilities (WC, showers, kitchen) are dirty and smelly. And above all there is a polotical statment on the reception wall that made us feel very un-comfortable and un-wanted.
Michal Mazaki
Ranking: 3/10
The place is beautiful but the overall impretion is disapointing, all public facilities (WC, showers, kitchen) are dirty and smelly. And above all there is a polotical statment on the reception wall that made us feel very un-comfortable and un-wanted.