Urchin Campsite
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Benhi Dixon
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Urchin Campsite
Located in Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Central North Island region
Introduction
This popular site makes a good base for hunting, tramping, walking and mountain biking with a variety of tracks close by.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
10 non-powered/tent sites
Activities
- Four wheel driving
- Hunting
- Mountain biking
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact the relevant DOC office to obtain a permit.
Fees
Free.
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
- Turn off SH1 onto Kaimanawa Road 17 km south of Tūrangi.
- Travel 3.5 km to the junction.
- Turn right onto the Urchin Campsite road.
- Follow this road past to Urchin Campsite.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1843946-N5662358
Latitude: -39.15418315, Longitude: 175.82306576
There is no water at this campsite. Bring your own, or get water 150 m from the campsite down the Tree Trunk Gorge Track.
No horses
No horses allowed at this campsite.
Mountain biking
Mountain bike the Tree Trunk Gorge tracks.
Other activities
Hunt, tramp or 4WD.
Contacts
| Turangi Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 384 7106 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | turangi@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
3 Town Centre Turangi 3334 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 2 Turangi 3353 |
| Full office details | |