Booms Flat, Kauaeranga Valley
Location
6 km north of the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
Park or reserve
The Kauaeranga Valley has many campgrounds nestled beside the Kauaeranga River, which flows down from the Coromandel Ranges through the valley. The valley has a choice of walks, swimming spots and historic relics from kauri logging days.
The Kauaeranga Valley has eight campsites beside the Kauaeranga River. Extensive kauri logging took place here and the native forests you now see are regrowth. The valley has plenty of walks, swimming spots and historic relics from logging days. Other activities include horse trekking, abseiling, rock climbing, fishing, picnicking, hunting and mountainbiking.
Campsite category
Standard
Fees
Adult $9 child $2
Campsite details
- Number of tent sites - 45
- Maximum capacity - 150 people
Popular and spacious campsite. Historical walk nearby passes through native bush.
Notes
- Please pay camp fees at the Kauaeranga visitor centre.
- Open from October (Labour weekend) until 30 April.
- Dogs are permitted at Booms Flat and Hotoritori campgrounds but they are strictly prohibited from all other campgrounds in the valley and must be kept on a leash at all times. Dogs on a leash are permitted on most walking tracks but not the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail, the Pinnacles track or at the Pinnacles Hut. No other domestic animals are allowed except for horses on the horse riding trail.
Getting there
Booms Flat campsite
Follow the Kauaeranga Valley Rd from Thames for 14 km to the visitor centre. Booms Flat campsite is 6 km north of the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre, third campsite on left. Access is via a gravel road.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1835612-N5893058
Facilities
Toilets
Barbecue
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.