Dancing Camp Campsite
Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
Introduction
This campsite on the Kauaeranga Kauri Trail is near the historic Dancing Camp kauri driving dam.Highlights
Topographic map warning
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Access
- Foot
Facilities
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Dog access
The campsite has 4 raised platforms. Each platform can take up to 4 people.
Pinnacles Hut is a 5-minute walk.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $12.50 per night
- Youth (11 - 17 years): $6.25 per night
- Child/Infant (0 - 10 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Bookings
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
You can book for a maximum of 3 weeks.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1841200, N5897228
Contacts
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |