Orangihikoia Campsite

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Orangihikoia Campsite

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Number of tent sites - 10
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Orangihikoia Camping Ground

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Camp in a remote setting north of Te Taita A Makoro campsite, and go hunting, walking or fishing.

Remote campsite, accessible via a long narrow winding road. Chill out and go walking, hunting or fishing.

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Check Ngāi Tūhoe website for alerts before your trip. Alerts will be not be posted on this website.

Visitors can also phone Ngāi Tūhoe on +64 6 837 3803 or email teureweravc@ngaituhoe.iwi.nz for information.
First published on 17 October 2022. Last reviewed on 14 April 2025.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Orangihikoia Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$0.00 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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Organisation

Tūhoe Te Uru Taumatua

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Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Lake Waikaremoana

Categories

Basic Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-38.6679540133403

177.040643692017

Latitude
-38.6679540133403
Longitude
177.040643692017

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Iwi Managed Maori governing body Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Iwi Managed Maori governing body This campsite is managed by a Maori governing body or organisation such as an iwi or hapū.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? Iwi Managed Maori governing body This campsite is managed by a Maori governing body or organisation such as an iwi or hapū.
Maximum Sites Available	6 to 10 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - boil before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - boil before drinking
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel, narrow and winding.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel, narrow and winding.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.
Campfire Rules	Fires allowed Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires allowed Open air fires are permitted. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place. Campfires permitted. Be aware of fire bans and the higher fire risk during summer months. You may need a permit for your fire. Follow the on-site signs.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires allowed Open air fires are permitted. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place. Campfires permitted. Be aware of fire bans and the higher fire risk during summer months. You may need a permit for your fire. Follow the on-site signs.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Reviews

4.8 3 Reviews Analysis
A real remote camp ground - its on the road but barely no one comes through here at night apart from other campers.
Drop toilet, sink at the back, stream where you can fish and a nice little stop off in the middle of the mountains.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2018

Luke Poulson
Great spot, very easy access in an area that is often muddy etc, this one is a clear winner!
Lovely clean toilet, even has soap with the hand washing sink! Close to the road but minimal traffic.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2016

Nancy Blindell
Nice spot on the river and it is allowed to make a fire.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014

Rainer