Okahu Roadend campsite

Location

105 km south east of Rotorua. Okahu Rd, off SH 38

Park or reserve

Whirinaki waterfall. Photo: R Brown.

Whirinaki Forest Park

There is something for everyone in Bay of Plenty's Whirinaki Forest Park, from mountain biking to hunting to exciting adventure races, all with a back drop of untouched forest beauty and amazing native birdsong.


Campsite category

Basic

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 15

Camp on grass terraces adjacent to Okahu Stream. The area’s kahikatea trees were extensively logged and now podocarp are regenerating. Good picnicking and walking in the forest.

Notes

  • Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.
  • Access: Gravel from Te Whaiti

Getting there

Whirinaki Forest Park.
Whirinaki Forest Park

Follow SH 38 from Murupara and turn down Okahu Rd at Ngaputahi.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1934369-N5719581

Facilities

Toilets Toilets
Barbecue Barbecue
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Water from stream Water from stream

Plan and prepare

Types of Conservation Campsite

Conservation Campsites are accessible by vehicle. You can drive to most and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.

Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.

 
Information

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact
Rangitaiki Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 366 1080
Address:   State Highway 38
Murupara 3079
Email:   rangitaikivc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Tauranga Area Office
Phone:      +64 7 578 7677
Email:   taurangainfo@doc.govt.nz
Full office details