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Campground · Manawatu/Whanganui, New Zealand

Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite

Whanganui National Park

The campsite at Tīeke Marae/kāinga has 28 tent sites in a remote riverside setting, and you can only get there from the Whanganui River. The marae is still in use, which adds a cultural side to a stay, and kereru, tui and fantail live nearby. There is a kitchen, outdoor washbasins and a clothesline. Boil the tap water first. There is no cellphone coverage on the river.

Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite is a campground in Whanganui National Park, Manawatu/Whanganui, New Zealand, with 28 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOCDOC page for Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite

How booking Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 28 sites.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground · DOC category: Great Walk
Sites
28 sites
Season
“Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey.”
Site types
Tent sites
Fees (NZD)

1 October – 30 April

  • Adult NZ (18+): $19 per person, per night
  • Adult INT (18+): $19 per person, per night
  • Child NZ (5–17): $9 per person, per night
  • Child INT (0–17): $9 per person, per night
  • Infant NZ (0–4): free

1 May – 30 September

  • Adult NZ (18+): $12 per person, per night
  • Adult INT (18+): $12 per person, per night
  • Child NZ (5–17): $6 per person, per night
  • Child INT (0–17): $6 per person, per night
  • Infant NZ (0–4): free

As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.

Facilities
Water from tap not treated, boil first, Kitchen facilities, not for personal hygiene, Outdoor washbasins, Clothesline provided
Rules and limits
  • No cellphone coverage on the river
Getting there
  • Only accessible from the Whanganui River
Booked through
DOC bookings
Location
-39.33757, 174.99270

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.

Nearby places to stay

Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.

Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite: questions

Do I need to book Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite ahead?

Yes. Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many sites does Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite have?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 28 sites at Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite.

How much does Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite cost?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ (18+) $19 NZD per person, per night (1 October – 30 April); Adult NZ (18+) $12 NZD per person, per night (1 May – 30 September); Adult INT (18+) $19 NZD per person, per night (1 October – 30 April); Adult INT (18+) $12 NZD per person, per night (1 May – 30 September); Child NZ (5–17) $9 NZD per person, per night (1 October – 30 April); Child NZ (5–17) $6 NZD per person, per night (1 May – 30 September); Child INT (0–17) $9 NZD per person, per night (1 October – 30 April); Child INT (0–17) $6 NZD per person, per night (1 May – 30 September); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 October – 30 April); Infant NZ (0–4) free (1 May – 30 September).

When is Tīeke Marae/kāinga Campsite open?

Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey."

What is the emergency number at Whanganui National Park?

In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.

Permits and tracks nearby

Booking guides

Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.