Image: Shellie Evans | ©
Campers taking their raft down to the Ngaruroro River.
Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Located in Kaweka Forest Park in the Hawke’s Bay region

This is a basic campsite in Hawke's Bay area. Camp at the edge of the park. Raft down the Ngaruroro River or have a go at fishing.

This is a secluded and sheltered campsite located at the edge of the Kaweka Forest Park and adjacent to the Ngaruroro River. Have a go at rafting or fishing.

Fees

Free. 

Beside Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river.

Location

60 km inland from Napier. 

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1886289, N5634867
Latitude: -39.38822551, Longitude: 176.3240693

Only permitted hunting dogs are allowed

Kiwi are known to live in this area. Dogs are not allowed unless they are there for hunting purposes, have proof of current kiwi aversion training and a hunting permit (see Kaweka Forest Park hunting to get a permit). Compliance rangers will be doing random checks.

The nearby Ngaruroro River provides opportunities for fishing, rafting and swimming.