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Responsible camping You could get a $00 instant fine by: Freedom camping overnight where there is a no camping sign. Freedom camping overnight where there is a self-contained sign and you are not using an approved NZ Standard self-contained vehicle. Depositing waste while freedom camping. DOC Visitor Centre staff can advise where you can freedom camp safely and responsibly in New Zealand and where local camping restrictions apply. New Zealand s Freedom Camping Act 011 means visitors who ignore good camping practices and/or camp in the wrong places can receive an instant fine of $00. For more information on responsible camping visit doc.govt.nz/freedomcamping. Information correct at the time of printing. Current information is available on the DOC website at doc.govt.nz/campsites. Feedback about this brochure is welcomed, please email recreation@doc.govt.nz. Cover: Whakahoro campsite, Manawatu/Whanganui (p 37). Photo: Daniel Deans Published by: Department of Conservation Marketing Team, Customer Engagement Unit PO Box 1040, Wellington 6143 New Zealand September 017 Editing and design: Publishing Team, DOC National Office This publication is produced using paper sourced from well-managed, renewable and legally logged forests.
TE IKA-A-MĀUI NORTH ISLAND Arohena, Waikato/King Country (p 0). Photo: DOC onservation Campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors. The Department of Conservation (DOC) manages more than 00 campsites throughout New Zealand. Choose from lush forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches. This brochure highlights campsites managed by DOC on conservation land. For more information on individual campsites, check out doc.govt.nz/campsites. Enjoy camping with DOC! What to expect... At the campsite...3 Protect our wildlife...4 Campsite index and North Island map...back cover foldout Symbol and map key...back cover foldout Campsite listings Northland...5 Auckland...10 Coromandel... 14 Waikato/King Country...19 Bay of Plenty... 1 East Coast...4 Central North Island...9 Hawke s Bay...33 Manawatu/Whanganui...36 Wairarapa...39 Wellington/Kapiti...4 1
What to expect Fees will vary at some campsites. For prices at individual campsites, go to doc.govt.nz/campsites. Serviced campsites* $18* adult; $9 child Serviced campsites have a wide range of facilities and services: flush toilets, tap water, kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbish collection and road access for all types of vehicles. Laundry facilities, BBQs, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables may be provided. Scenic campsites* $13* adult; $6.50 child These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, water supply (tap, stream or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard campsites $8* adult; $4 child These campsites have toilets, water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Backcountry campsites $6* adult; $3 child Backcountry campsites have toilets and a water supply, which may be from a stream. Picnic tables, cooking shelters and fireplaces may be provided. Basic campsites no charge These have very limited facilities so campers need to be fully selfsufficient. Basic toilets and water may be from a tank, stream or lake. Age categories for fees: Adult: Child: Infant: 18+ years 5 17 years 0 4 years, no charge. * Extra charges apply for powered sites: $3 per adult; $1.50 per child. Booking and paying fees Bookings are required for all Serviced campsites and for some Scenic and Standard campsites in peak season (usually 1 October 30 April). Most bookings can be made at booking.doc.govt.nz or at a DOC Visitor Centre. Where bookings are not required, pay fees via the selfregistration system at the campsite, or at a Visitor Centre. These campsites operate on a first come, first served basis. Fees are generally charged per person per night, and reflect the level of facilities and services provided. DOC rangers patrol camping areas and will check that fees have been paid.
At the campsite Camping care code Be a careful camper and practise no trace camping Choose your campsite carefully; set up your camp on firm, high or sandy ground. Camp only in designated areas. Be tidy and always leave campsites clean. Take your rubbish with you if bins are not provided. Use a cooker, fireplace or BBQ. Light fires only where allowed, collect dead wood and keep the fire small. Soak the fire with water before you go. Detergents, soap and toothpaste can harm aquatic and marine life. Use biodegradable products and wash in a container well away from water sources. Always use toilets provided. Campgrounds are social places but everyone needs some rest and relaxation. Please respect the rights of others for quiet enjoyment of the outdoors. Limit generator use (where permitted) between 9 pm and 8 am. Pay your fees to help keep campsites available in the future. Always thoroughly clean your equipment before and after trips to minimise the spread of weeds and diseases. Protect native plants and animals. Toitū te whenua Leave the land undisturbed Campsites and dogs Dogs are not permitted at Conservation Campsites unless the dogs permitted or dogs on a leash symbol is present. With most campsites located in or near protected areas it is important to keep your dog under control. Even the most obedient dog has the potential to kill wildlife. Dog owners who take their dogs into dog-prohibited campsites or controlled areas without a permit, or breach the conditions of their permit, are liable to prosecution. Controlling your dog also respects other people s rights to use and enjoy the outdoors. Visit doc.govt.nz/dogcampsites for further information. Beware of thieves Remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you. Gravel roads and insurance If you are driving a rental vehicle, remember to check whether you are insured when driving on unsealed roads. 3
Protect our wildlife from disease Some of these campsites are in areas where native species are vulnerable to disease. You can prevent disease from spreading by following some simple precautions, including cleaning gear before and after entering these areas. Look for notices at the campsites and local DOC Visitor Centres for details. Didymo is an exotic alga that invades waterways. This microscopic pest can be spread by a single drop of water. Even if you can t see it, you could be spreading it. A large number of Conservation Campsites are near rivers and lakes, so always remember to Check, Clean, Dry all footwear, bicycles, vehicles, fishing equipment and other items before entering, and when moving between, waterways. For more information and cleaning guidelines, go to biosecurity.govt.nz/didymo or doc.govt.nz/stopthespread. Kauri dieback is a disease that kills kauri trees. To prevent the spread of kauri dieback, keep to the defined tracks, and clean your footwear, tyres and other equipment before and after visiting kauri forest areas. Stay away from kauri tree roots. Visit kauridieback.co.nz or call 0800 NZ KAURI (0800 695 874 ). and from invasive pests Some special campsites are located on islands free of most of our invasive pest animals and plants. We rely on you to help keep them this way. Inspect and clean your tent and other camping gear thoroughly before leaving home and between locations. Remove any mud (check the pegs and peg bag), sand, plant material, insects or animals such as mice or rats, Argentine ants and plague (rainbow) skinks and don t forget to check inside your tent. It s also important to check your clothing and footwear for weed seeds and soil before and after each trip. If you re taking a boat or kayak, check these too. DOC staff may make biosecurity checks of your footwear and gear when you arrive on an island to ensure your gear is pest free. Report sightings of pests on pest-free islands immediately to the DOC HOTline 0800 36 468. 4
EAST COAST 35 WHAKATANE Edgecumbe Ohope 30 Ohope 35 Opotiki 61 60 30 Raukumara Conservation Park 6 63 WHAKATANE Kawerau Edgecumbe 35 Opotiki 6 59 Kawerau 38 Murupara 5 TE UREWERA 53 54 55 5657 58 Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane Conservation Park 64 Te Kura Whenua 63 35 61 60 Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve GISBORNE 59 38 Frasertown 5 Wairoa Murupara 53 5 TE UREWERA 38 NAPIER 54 55 56 Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tane Conservation Park HASTINGS Te Kura Whenua 57 58 Otane Waipawa 38 Waipukurau SH 0 Te Kura Whenua 38 e nl arge m e n t 5 4 50 km SH38 PP 649 Lake Rd,Frasertown Te Urewera PP (06) 837 3803 Wairoa PPteureweravc@doc.govt.nz
EAST COAST 5 Sanctuary 3 A small camp next to the Minginui Stream, walk through podocarp forest. Directions: From Minginui Rd turn into Sanctuary Rd and follow to the end. Access: Gravel from Minginui. Note: No dogs as this is a kiwi area. LATITUDE: -38.66351 LONGITUDE: 176.777 BASIC 53 Mid Okahu 15 Camp on grass terraces adjacent to Okahu Stream. Good picnicking and walking in the forest. Directions: Follow Ruatahuna Rd (formerly SH38) from Murupara and turn into Okahu Rd at Ngaputahi. Access: Gravel from Te Whaiti. 4WD recommended. LATITUDE: -38.60930 LONGITUDE: 176.83976 BASIC Te Urewera Photo: Dave Finn Te Urewera is the spiritual home of Ngāi Tūhoe, it expresses and gives meaning to Tūhoe culture, language, customs and identity. Te Urewera National Park status is now removed by Te Urewera Act 014. The Deed of Settlement with the Government in 013 redressed Tūhoe historical Treaty of Waitangi claims and saw kaitiakitanga (guardianship) of Te Urewera return to Tūhoe. Today Te Urewera is managed by Tūhoe in partnership with the Crown. The Te Urewera Act also recognises that Te Urewera has its own identity, in and of itself, inspiring people to commit to its care. Te Urewera Board welcomes manuhiri (visitors), and advises the following campsites are available for use within Te Urewera. 54 Orangihikoia 10 Camp in a remote setting and go hunting, walking or fishing. Directions: Next to Waikaremoana Rd (formerly SH38) between Te Whaiti and north of Lake Waikaremoana. Access: Gravel, narrow and winding. LATITUDE: -38.66800 LONGITUDE: 177.04067 BASIC 5
EAST COAST 55 Te Taita O Makoro 10 Camp by a stream, hunt, walk or relax. Directions: Next to Waikaremoana Rd (formerly SH38), 4 km north of Lake Waikaremoana. Access: Gravel, narrow and winding. LATITUDE: -38.6853 LONGITUDE: 177.05644 BASIC 56 Mokau Landing 40 Large grassy site between native rainforest and the lake, 1.5 km from Mokau Falls Directions: Drive west around the lake for approx 10 km from SH38 at Aniwaniwa. Access: Gravel, narrow and winding. Photo: Brian Dobbie LATITUDE: -38.7396 LONGITUDE: 177.08975 STANDARD 57 Waikaremoana Holiday Park 3 6 Camp next to the lake with beautiful views, visit the 1000-year-old rātā tree and Te Kura Whenua. Chalets and cabins available. Directions: Lake Waikaremoana, adjacent to SH38, in Opourau Bay. Approx 1 hour (57 km) from Wairoa on SH38, some narrow and gravel sections. From Rotorua, after Murupara approx hr drive on scenic winding gravel roads, with spectacular views. Booking: Required; ph (06) 837 386 or visit www. waikaremoana.info. Photo: DOC LATITUDE: -38.75344 LONGITUDE: 177.15559 SERVICED 6
58 Rosie Bay 6 Camp at the lakeshore in a secluded bay with stunning views. This is a popular campsite and a good base for lake activities. Directions: Lake Waikaremoana, SH38, 10 km south of Te Urewera Visitor Centre. Access: Gravel, sections narrow and winding. LATITUDE: -38.7860 LONGITUDE: 177.13036 BASIC 59 Te Pakau (Eight Acre) 60 Once a dairy farm, this campsite is near the Waimana River. There are numerous walks into the spectacular forest nearby. Directions: Follow Bell Rd off SH near Waimana and then onto Matahi Valley Rd. Campsite is 7 km from SH. Access: Gravel from Taneatua. EAST COAST LATITUDE: -38.36411 LONGITUDE: 177.1078 BASIC 60 Omahuru (Ogilvies) 40 Camp, swim, fish or relax beside the river in the Waimana valley. Take binoculars for birdwatching. Directions: 18 km from SH, south of Opotiki and approx 4 km south of Wairata, Waioeka Gorge. Access: Gravel road. Photo: DOC LATITUDE: -38.3169 LONGITUDE: 177.11 STANDARD 61 Manganuku 0 Camp beside one of the few remaining historical Howe truss bridges; good river fishing. Directions: Beside SH, south of Opotiki and approx 4 km south of Wairata, Waioeka Gorge. Access: Sealed. Photo: Roy and Bernice Vannini LATITUDE: -38.907 LONGITUDE: 177.3854 STANDARD 7
EAST COAST 6 Boulders 16 Next to the Te Waiti Stream, surrounded by nīkau and tawa forest; popular for picnicking. Directions: South of Opotiki take Otara Rd and turn into Te Waiti Rd for 4 km. Access: Narrow gravel road with a low ford to cross. The track down to the campsite is steep and rough; if unsure park on the road instead. LATITUDE: -38.19 LONGITUDE: 177.39056 BASIC 63 Whitikau 16 A remote campsite at Whitikau entrance to Raukumara Conservation Park. Walk, tramp, fly fish, swim, mountain bike or hunt here. Directions: Takaputahi Rd, off old Motu Road, between Opotiki and Motu at the junction of the Whitikau Stream and Takaputahi River. Access: Small campervans only; gravel road for 1 hr. Photo: Neil Hutton LATITUDE: -38.1174 LONGITUDE: 177.58985 BASIC 64 Anaura Bay 75 Camp next to a beautiful beach alongside a stream, surrounded by forest and coastal bush. Directions: SH35, 85 km north of Gisborne, between Tolaga Bay and Tokomaru Bay. Access: Sealed road. Note: Open from Labour weekend (October) to Easter. Toilets NOT provided (bring your own chemical toilet). Dump station available Dec Feb. Fees can be paid at the Gisborne DOC Office or by bank deposit. Eftpos is available in peak holiday periods when camp warden is present. Photo: DOC LATITUDE: -38.3304 LONGITUDE: 178.30831 STANDARD 8
MAP KEY Public Conservation Land National park Conservation park Other public conservation land Marine Protected areas Marine reserve Marine mammal sanctuary Campsite DOC Visitor Centre Town/city Great Walk State/provincial highway Te Urewera Abbreviations SH = State Highway; VC = Visitor Centre; NP = National Park GPS coordinates The GPS coordinates in this guide can be entered into your GPS unit or smartphone to find a campsite. For example, to find the Fantail Bay campsite, enter -36.5479, 175.3816. Remember to enter the negative symbol and separate the numbers by a comma. Water Access Facilities Water from tap Water from stream No water, bring your own BBQ (wood or gas) Cookers/electric stove Cooking shelter Cold shower Hot shower Dump station* Shop Café Petrol available Boat launching Animals Booking Campfires Wheelchair accessible Wheelchair accessible with assistance Campervan accessible No campervans Dogs allowed. Keep your dog under control at all times Dogs on a leash only No dogs No horses Able to be booked online at booking.doc.govt.nz Permitted Fires not permitted at any time Number of campsites Number of powered sites * For more information on dump stations in your area, visit the local DOC Visitor Centre or i-site or go to rankers.co.nz/respect. Wheelchair accessible facilities may include toilets, water supply, showers, picnic tables, kitchens and pathways. R11757