Lake Waikaremoana Holiday Park

State Highway 35 (between Te Araroa and Gisborne) and State Highway 2 (south of Gisborne) are open. Waioweka Gorge (State Highway 2) is open by temporary convoy following recent weather events.

Please take care on the roads, drive to the conditions, and expect possible delays. For the latest updates, visit NZTA Journeys here.

Lake Waikaremoana Holiday Park

Nestled on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana - the North Islands deepest lake.

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Lake Waikaremoana Holiday Park

Nestled on the shores of Lake Waikaremoana - the North Islands deepest lake. Tent and powered sites, self-catering cabins and tourist lodge. Well-stocked store, fuel, boat ramp. Lake Waikaremoana Holiday Park provides a great base for all activities including Great Walk Lake Waikaremoana is a fabulous holiday destination for anyone who enjoys fishing, tramping and other recreational activities.
This is the ideal place to stay for making the most of New Zealand's great wilderness lake in Te Urewera.

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