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- Northland
  - Kauri Coast
    - Trounson Kauri Park
    - Waipoua Forest

Trounson Kauri Park campground

See also:

Trounson Kauri Park Mainland Island brochure (PDF, 242K)

Campsite category

Facilities

Water from tap

Toilets

Picnic Table

Rubbish Bin

Showers (hot)

Fees

$10.20 adult/night, $5.10 child/night (5 - 17 years)

Booking

No bookings - first come/first served
Self-registration during off-peak period
Back-country hut pass does not apply
Campervan access - power connections / not eligible for NZMCA pass
Campsite details
- Number of tent sites - 20 (including four powered sites)
Camp beside a small but beautiful kauri stand. There are many walking tracks nearby. Night time guided walks to see kiwi and glow worms are available (phone +64 9 439 0621).

Location

Trounson Kauri Park is signposted of SH 12, 17 km south of the Waipoua Forest or 40 km north of Dargaville.

Getting there

Trounson campsite

Turn off SH 12 at Trounson Park Road, 40 km north of Dargaville.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1658996-N6046743

Notes
- Road access: gravel from North, seal from South
- Campervans welcome
- Communal kitchen with cookers/electric stoves
- Recycling facilities available
Park or reserve

Trounson Kauri Park

DOC's first Mainland Island in Northland, Trounson Kauri Park is a 450-hectare reserve featuring an impressive stand of kauri trees.

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Publications

Conservation Campsites - brochures

Weather

Maps

Map of Northland campsites

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Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Kauri Coast Area Office
Phone:	+64 9 439 3450

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