Maraehako Camping Ground
Classic beachfront
Cymen Crick
Rankers Crew
Iconic East Coast
Iconic East Coast
Maraehako is a destination campsite. There's not too many locations like this one. Things run slower and the stars are brighter.
No bookings. First come first served, but there's heaps of space. The prime beachfront spots go first of course.
For the 2025/26 season, they opened on December 8th 2025 and are open until the end of April 2026.
Going on previous years, they are likely to be closed between the end of April until December 2026.
$20 per adult and $15 for kids. Basic facilities.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Te Kaha |
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Camping Grounds
Reviews
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Stunning spot right on the stony beach.
Michelle Smit -
Beautiful place and great hosts.
Wayne Marks -
Had the most relaxing time here - awesome place.
Kate Deery -
Decent little spot right on the beach.
Dan -
We absolutely loved this campsite.
Janneke Hekhuis
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Beautiful spot.
A choice of either sea or fresh water swimming. Basic toilets and coin operated hot showers. Lovely family camp. Spent NY 2024/25 here.
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Magic campground.
The hosts are new and are making a big effort to go above and beyond. They provided 1/2 barrels for fire pits - absolutely stunning sitting outside watch the sunset fade in the fire flight and watching stars fill the sky. Highly recommended!
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This place is closed from May 1st to October 1st.
No mention of that anywhere on here or Google, just a sign on the locked gate. Frustrating after a long drive!!
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Lovely quiet scenic campground in tree lined rock bordered cove.Fresh spring water on tap and hot showers.$1 coin for shower.
Very helpful manager on site.Card reader didn’t accept my credit cards so bring cash or debit card. Stayed here November 2023.
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I’ve been coming to this campground for about ten years and it’s always had its ups and downs, mostly depending on who’s managing it at the time.
Every time management changes, the whole vibe changes too.
What used to be one of the most peaceful campsites in the country now gets spoiled by people blasting music through speakers. Instead of hearing the waves, you’re stuck listening to someone else’s playlist.
It used to be simple. If you were in a group and wanted music, you camped further back on the grass. If you wanted peace, you stayed by the beach. These days, it only takes one loud group to wreck the weekend and make the long drive feel pointless.
This place used to be a real gem. No kitchen and paid hot showers never bothered anyone. But without firm management setting clear expectations, it’s not the same anymore.
If peace and quiet is what you’re after, there are better places to camp now.
PS: do not bother calling them. They do not pick up the phone calls
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The most beautiful little spot to stay had 2 nights here was fantastic So clean and tidy wonderful camp managers
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The beach is really nice but the price is very high for what you get.
$20 a night and no fresh water, paid showers, ground is quite bumpy and a bit boggy in places (start of jan). No kitchen area or anything. It isn’t a bad campsite, just a high price for what you get.
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The campground is amazing.
Is a great place to get away from it all. Facilities are good and the people that run the place we're so welcoming.
Great place to fish and go for a kayak.
Was very relaxing. Will be back for another weekend away.
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Beautiful place and great hosts.
Mrs Smith should remove her review. The toilet facilities are run down but extremely well maintained. I was there when you complained at the office and pointed out that the cleaners were cleaning in front of you. You should have remained in you $160,000 home on wheels instead of discrediting the hard work the management team endure to make visitors stay a joyous experience. Shameful lady.
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Had the most relaxing time here - awesome place.
Clean facilities, great atmosphere. So nice to be in a place with so few rules - loved having a fire to cook our freshly caught fish! And bellbirds to wake up to - heaven!
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Absolutely LOVED our time here clean quiet and relaxing we will become regulars, only downfall our daughter snuck our cat into the back of the bus and sadly he ran away on the 1st night there fingers crossed
he returns to campgrounds where we've left our phone numbers
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It’s like paradise!
I SWEAR! The bay provides a safe closed space for our tamariki, the staff are so helpful and amazing and the facilities aren’t complicated. Honestly, 💯 will be back! Ngā mihi nui x
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Awesome relaxing place, we went there last boxing day for 6 nights.Friendly staff well worth the trek from Tauranga
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I’ve been coming to this campground for about ten years and it’s always had its ups and downs, mostly depending on who’s managing it at the time.
Every time management changes, the whole vibe changes too.
What used to be one of the most peaceful campsites in the country now gets spoiled by people blasting music through speakers. Instead of hearing the waves, you’re stuck listening to someone else’s playlist.
It used to be simple. If you were in a group and wanted music, you camped further back on the grass. If you wanted peace, you stayed by the beach. These days, it only takes one loud group to wreck the weekend and make the long drive feel pointless.
This place used to be a real gem. No kitchen and paid hot showers never bothered anyone. But without firm management setting clear expectations, it’s not the same anymore.
If peace and quiet is what you’re after, there are better places to camp now.
PS: do not bother calling them. They do not pick up the phone calls
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This place is closed from May 1st to October 1st.
No mention of that anywhere on here or Google, just a sign on the locked gate. Frustrating after a long drive!!
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Beautiful spot.
A choice of either sea or fresh water swimming. Basic toilets and coin operated hot showers. Lovely family camp. Spent NY 2024/25 here.
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Magic campground.
The hosts are new and are making a big effort to go above and beyond. They provided 1/2 barrels for fire pits - absolutely stunning sitting outside watch the sunset fade in the fire flight and watching stars fill the sky. Highly recommended!
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Lovely quiet scenic campground in tree lined rock bordered cove.Fresh spring water on tap and hot showers.$1 coin for shower.
Very helpful manager on site.Card reader didn’t accept my credit cards so bring cash or debit card. Stayed here November 2023.
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The beach is really nice but the price is very high for what you get.
$20 a night and no fresh water, paid showers, ground is quite bumpy and a bit boggy in places (start of jan). No kitchen area or anything. It isn’t a bad campsite, just a high price for what you get.
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The most beautiful little spot to stay had 2 nights here was fantastic So clean and tidy wonderful camp managers
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Awesome relaxing place, we went there last boxing day for 6 nights.Friendly staff well worth the trek from Tauranga
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The campground is amazing.
Is a great place to get away from it all. Facilities are good and the people that run the place we're so welcoming.
Great place to fish and go for a kayak.
Was very relaxing. Will be back for another weekend away.