Places to camp in Central North Island
The Central North Island is volcanic country: Tongariro National Park and its Great Walk, Lake Taupō and the Kaimanawa ranges. Snow reaches the mountain roads and huts in winter, so check conditions before heading up.
Cascade HutDOC hut · Kaimanawa Forest ParkFees apply
Happy DazeHoliday park · Te Rangiita1
Kaimanawa Road CampsiteDOC campsite · Kaimanawa Forest ParkFree
Lake Taupo Holiday ResortHoliday park · Taupo Town4
Mangatepopo CampsiteDOC campsite · Tongariro National ParkFees apply
Mangatepopo HutDOC hut · Tongariro National ParkFees apply
Mangawhero CampsiteDOC campsite · Tongariro National ParkFees apply
Motutere Bay TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Taupo Town1
Oamaru HutDOC hut · Kaimanawa Forest ParkFees apply
Ohakune TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Ohakune1
Oturere CampsiteDOC campsite · Tongariro National ParkFees apply
Oturere HutDOC hut · Tongariro National ParkFees apply
Ruapehu Holiday ParkHoliday park · Ohakune1
Taupo DeBretts Spa ResortHoliday park · Taupo Town4
Taupo TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Taupo Town1
Ten Man HutDOC hut · Tongariro Forest Conservation AreaFree
Urchin CampsiteDOC campsite · Kaimanawa Forest ParkFree
Waihohonu HutDOC hut · Tongariro National ParkFees apply
Waikoko CampsiteDOC campsite · Kaimanawa Forest ParkFree
Waipakihi HutDOC hut · Kaimanawa Forest ParkFees apply
Whakapapa Holiday ParkHoliday park · Mount Ruapehu1
Guides for Central North Island
- North Island Campervan Route: 14 Days, Camps and Drives
- Auckland to Wellington Drive 2026: Route, Time, Stops and Camping
- Freedom Camping in Taupō 2026: Reid's Farm, the Lake and the Rules
- DOC Hut & Campsite Bookings 2026: How to Book, Fees, Dates
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
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