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Snow-dusted alpine ranges in New Zealand's central North Island
DOC campsite · North Island

Mangahuia Campsite

Tongariro

A handy DOC campsite between National Park and Whakapapa — a base for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Mangahuia is a simple DOC campsite in beech forest on the western side of Tongariro National Park, well placed for the Tongariro Alpine Crossing and the volcanoes of the central plateau. It's a short drive to the shuttle pick-ups and the village amenities at Whakapapa and National Park.

Expect a quiet, bush-fringed spot with basic facilities and cool alpine nights. In winter the plateau turns to a ski destination, so check conditions and road status before you head up.

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