Broken Hills

Location

Hikaui/Puketui Road, 4 km off SH 25.

Park or reserve

Broken Hills Scenic Reserve

Campsite category

Standard

Fees

Adult $9.00/night; child/youth (5-17 years) $2.00/night; preschooler free

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 45
  • Maximum number of people - 200

Camp beside the Tairua River and explore the old gold mining area around the steep cliffs. Swimming, canoeing and trout fishing nearby.

Getting there

Broken Hills campground.
Broken Hills campground

Puketui Valley Roadend. Turn off SH 25 at Hikuai opposite the Pauanui turnoff. Follow Puketui Valley Rd to end. Access is via gravel road.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1843327-N5889933

Facilities

Toilets Toilets
Rubbish Bin Rubbish Bin
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

Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 867 9080
Address:   Kauaeranga Valley
Thames 3577
Email:   kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
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