Landmark
Onepoto
KM 0 · ≈603 m (1,978 ft)
Booked one camp per night, in order
Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk Permit
Te Urewera · East Coast, New Zealand
One-way Great Walk from Onepoto to Hopuruahine with four huts (Panekire, Waiopaoa, Marauiti and Waiharuru, 130 bunks in all) and campsites. Every night of a stay must be booked, and each person needs a booking.
Get an alert when every night of your Lake Waikaremoana itinerary has room for your group.
How booking the Lake Waikaremoana works
Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk: Te Urewera, East Coast, New Zealand. The Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings. Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz.
Lake Waikaremoana elevation profile
Landmark
Onepoto
Distance 0 km (0 mi) of 34.7 km (21.6 mi)
0 km Onepoto34.7 km Waiharuru Hut
- Distance
- 0 km (0 mi)
- Elevation
- ≈603 m (1,978 ft)
Lake Waikaremoana landmarks
Map of the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk, Onepoto to Waiharuru Hut
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How to get a Lake Waikaremoana permit
- Type
- Backpacking
- Location
- Te Urewera, East Coast, New Zealand
- Distance
- 46 km (28.6 mi)
Step 1: How it is booked
Huts and campsites are booked night by night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz.
Step 2: Book with the agency
Book Lake Waikaremoana on bookings.doc.govt.nz. Have your dates, group size and payment ready.
Step 3: Get an alert when a spot opens
If your dates are full, set an alert at the top of this page. We check bookings.doc.govt.nz and tell you when a spot opens for your whole group.
Step 4: Check the agency page before you go
Fees, release days and closures change. Confirm the current rules on the agency's page before your trip.
Learn more:
In an emergency, call 111.
How much a Lake Waikaremoana permit costs
Lake Waikaremoana permit fee: Huts NZ$35 per adult per night, campsites NZ$19 per adult per night, the same for New Zealand and international adults.
Lake Waikaremoana FAQ
How do I book the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk?
Book each hut or campsite night on the DOC booking system at bookings.doc.govt.nz. DOC says huts and campsites can be booked year-round and that every night of a stay must be booked.
When does Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk booking open?
For stays from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027, bookings opened on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 9:30 am New Zealand time. DOC had not published 2027/28 dates on 29 October 2026.
How much does the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk cost?
A hut night is NZ$35 per adult and a campsite NZ$19 per adult, the same for New Zealand and international adults. Children pay NZ$18 or NZ$9, and infants are free. These are 2026/27 prices.
How many nights is the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk?
DOC's itinerary is 3 nights over 4 days.
Is there a water taxi on the Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk?
Usually from October to April, and not in winter. It is booked separately with Ngāi Tūhoe on +64 6 837 3803.
How many bunks are in the Lake Waikaremoana huts?
Panekire has 36, Waiopaoa 28, Marauiti 26 and Waiharuru 40, which is 130 bunks.
Can I get a Lake Waikaremoana Great Walk booking if the huts are full?
DOC keeps no waitlists. Nights from a cancellation go back on the DOC system. Set an alert on this page and we'll tell you when a spot opens.