Image: Bill Veale | ©
Grassy campsite with shelter.
Tamaki West Campsite

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

This is a basic campsite in the Hawke's Bay area. Camp in a clearing near Tamaki West River. Day and multi-day walks accessible from here.

Pitch your tent in a clearing near Tamaki West River. The campsite has a woodfire BBQ and picnic shelter. Please note that water supply for the flush toilet can be intermitten.

Fees

Free. 

From State Highway 2 south of Dannevirke, turn into Laws Road, right onto Top Grass Road then left onto Tamaki West Road and follow this to the car park. From here, walk 200 m to the campsite. A small creek must be crossed to get to the campsite, which may be impassable after very heavy rain.

Location

Approximately 1¾ hours south of Napier.

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1858125, N5554495
Latitude: -40.12026, Longitude: 176.02904

Hunting, mountain biking and tracks for both experienced trampers and day walkers are available in the area.