Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Campsite

Located in Te Urewera in the East Coast region

Introduction

Once a dairy farm, this campsite is near the Waimana River. There are numerous walks into the spectacular forest nearby.

Highlights

Alerts and important information

Check for alerts on the Ngāi Tūhoe website.

Campsite overview

Access

  • Campervan
  • Car
  • Caravan

Landscape

  • Forest
  • Rivers and lakes

Category

  • Category
Basic

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

  • Campfires permitted (except in fire bans)
  • Non-powered/tent sites
  • Toilets - non-flush
  • Water from stream
60 non-powered/tent sites

Activities

  • Walking and tramping

Seasonal restrictions

Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no regional fire ban. Check for fire bans before you light. 

Dog access

No dogs

About this campsite

Getting there

Follow Bell Rd off SH2 near Waimana and then onto Matahi Valley Rd. The campsite is 27 km from SH2.

Access: Gravel mid-Matahi Valley Rd.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1960070, N5745740
Latitude: -38.36411615, Longitude: 177.1207896

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
  • Child (0 - 17 years): free

Pay cash on arrival. 

The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.

Contacts

Te Urewera Visitor Centre
Phone:   +64 6 837 3803
Email:   teureweravc@ngaituhoe.iwi.nz
Address:   Te Kura Whenua
6249 Lake Road/SH38
Waikaremoana 4195
Te Urewera
Postal Address:   Kaitawa DOC Mailshed
Kaitawa Village
RD 5
Wairoa 4195
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