Tucked into the Kaweka Forest Park in Hawke's Bay, the Mangatutu Hot Springs Campsite is a popular but quiet spot for camping, picnicking and fishing beside the Mohaka River. It's a handy base for tramping, hunting and day walks up the river and deeper into the park, with good fishing spots reachable along a roughly 20-minute flat walk. The setting is peaceful and natural, well away from town lights, so the night sky here is wonderfully dark for stargazing. Visitors have also enjoyed the cold, fresh water emerging straight from the rock nearby. Facilities are basic: non-powered tent sites, non-flush toilets, and water drawn from the stream. Come prepared and self-sufficient, and you'll find a relaxing riverside retreat that suits anglers, trampers and anyone after a quiet escape into the Kawekas.