Totara Flat, Kauaeranga Valley
Location
Approximately 21km along Kauaeranga Valley Rd, opposite the Education camp and Wainora campsite.
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 - 30
- Maximum number of people - 100
This campsite offers two different camping levels, on the lower level you can camp right on the rivers edge. Walk on a boardwalk through forest.
Notes
Totara Flat campsite
- Please pay camp fees at the Kauaeranga visitor centre.
Getting there
Follow the Kauaeranga Valley Road from Thames for 14km to the visitor centre. Totara Flat is 7.5km north of the visitor centre. Second campground on right past visitor centre.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1836676-N5893933
Facilities
Toilets
Barbecue
Rubbish Bin
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.