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Kakaho Campsite.
Kakaho Campsite

Located in Pureora Forest Park in the Waikato region

Beside Kakaho Stream and dense podocarp forest. Swim in the stream or walk the Rimu Track through thick forest before climbing to a stunning viewpoint.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Pay at the time of booking.

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Bookings are required all year.

Book Kakaho Campsite online.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

Address: 1754303/9 State Highway 4, Taumarunui 3920

Barryville/Maraeroa Roads, off SH 30, 20 km east of Bennydale adjacent to Pureora Field Base. From the field base follow Link Rd from park office or Kakaho Road from SH 32.

Access: Gravel.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1836778, N5727610
Latitude: -38.56843807, Longitude: 175.71775483
  • No mobile reception.
  • Good base for hunting and tramping.