Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Maximum number of people is 100.
This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.
- If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
- Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
- Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Book a Kauaeranga Valley campsite online.
Bookings are for a campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley – you can choose to camp at this particular campsite on arrival. You can book for a maximum of 3 weeks.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
If you haven't booked and arrive when the visitor centre is shut
If you arrive after hours and wish to stay in one of the nine campgrounds you can pay by cash in the envelope provided at the visitor centre. The envelopes and dropbox are to the right of the main doors.
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre opening hours.
You can also pay using the online booking system.
Follow the Kauaeranga Valley Road from Thames for 14 km to the visitor centre. Trestle View campsite is 9 km north of the visitor centre, and is the last campsite at the end of the road.
Access: Gravel road. Park your vehicle in the car park, and walk on foot into the campsite. It's an easy short walk in.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1837150, N5894401
Latitude: -37.06668808, Longitude: 175.66738917
Camp at the start of the Kauri Trail, walk the trail or explore other places.
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |