Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
Closed during winter. Open from October (Labour weekend) until 30 April.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Maximum number of people - 50
This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.
Follow the Kauaeranga Valley Road from Thames for 14 km. Shag Stream is 100 m before the Visitor Centre. It is the only campground before the Visitor Centre.
Access: Gravel road.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1833665, N5888280
Latitude: -37.12268103, Longitude: 175.63013453
Pay camp fees at the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
The campsite pass for rental campervans can be used at this campsite.
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 20 December and the end of Waitangi weekend.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Book a Kauaeranga Valley campsite online, or contact:
| 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 | |
Note, you will be booking a campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley – you can choose to camp at this particular campsite on arrival.
Read the booking terms and conditions before you book.
A replica kauri dam is a 20 min walk away.
| 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 | |