Campground · Waikato, New Zealand
Arohena Campsite
Lake Arapuni Conservation Area
Arohena Campsite has 50 sites on the western shore of the Waikato River, in Lake Arapuni Conservation Area. It is about 33 km from Putāruru, with a final 1 km metal road descent. The spot suits swimming, picnicking and fishing, and no bonfires are allowed.
Arohena Campsite is a campground in Lake Arapuni Conservation Area, Waikato, New Zealand, with 50 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Arohena Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 50 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 50 sites
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- No bonfires in campground
- Getting there
- About 33 km from Putāruru; final 1 km metal road descent
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -38.16624, 175.65768
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Arohena Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Arohena Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Arohena Campsite ahead?
Yes. Arohena Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Arohena Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 50 sites at Arohena Campsite.
How much does Arohena Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+ years) $10 NZD per night; Child (5–17 years) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0–4 years) free.
What is the emergency number at Lake Arapuni Conservation Area?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.