Mangamate campsite

Bay of Plenty

Mangamate campsite

Bay of Plenty

At a glance

CampgroundCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Mangamate Campsite in Whirinaki Forest Park offers riverside camping among native forest with barbecue facilities, toilets and wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms.

Mangamate Campsite is a Department of Conservation site in the Bay of Plenty, located within Whirinaki Forest Park near Te Whaiti. Set beside the Whirinaki River amongst native rimu and totara forest, the campground features access to a stream and waterfall. The site accommodates caravans and tents across twelve sites, with barbecue and toilet facilities provided. Wheelchair-accessible wooden platforms extend over the river to assist with fishing. The Whirinaki River offers opportunities for trout fishing and swimming. Bookings and further information are managed through Ngati Whare rather than directly through DOC.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

Mangamate campsite•BOP

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Common questions about Mangamate campsite

What facilities does Mangamate campsite have?

Mangamate campsite has caravans and tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Mangamate campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Mangamate campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Mangamate campsite?

Mangamate campsite sits in BOP. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Mangamate campsite

Facilities recorded for Mangamate campsite
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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