Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite
About Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite
Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite is a Basic DOC campsite in Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's Bay, on the North Island. It has 45 sites. Its facilities include water from a stream, non-flush toilets and toilets, 5 in all. Things to do here include fishing, hunting and rafting. You can get there by car. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Makino Hut, 4 km away.
This is a popular camping, picnic and fishing spot, and a starting point for tramping, hunting or day walks up the Mohaka River and into the Kaweka Forest Park.
Facilities
- Water from a stream
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Unpowered sites
Things to do
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rafting
- Swimming
- Walking
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's Bay, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite
Is Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite free?
Yes. Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite?
No. You can get there by car.
What facilities does Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite have?
Water from a stream, Non-flush toilets, Toilets, Water supply and Unpowered sites.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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