Trounson Kauri Park Campground
Located in Trounson Kauri Park in the Northland region
Introduction
A serviced campground in the Kauri Coast area. Camp beside a small but beautiful kauri stand. There are many walking tracks nearby.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Cookers/electric stove
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Powered sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Shower - hot
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Facilities
- Communal kitchen with cookers/electric stoves
Fees
Non-powered site
- Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $10 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Powered site
- Adult (18+ years): $23 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $11.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 26 December to 8 February inclusive.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
There's a $3 fee per Campsite Pass user to book a powered site.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in early April 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
From the south, turn off SH12 just north of Kaihu onto Trounson Park Road, 35 km north of Dargarville, and follow this for 7 km.
From the north, turn off SH12 just south of Waipoua Forest onto Katui Road (gravel), 40 km south of Opononi and follow for this 8.5 km.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1658996, N6046743
The campsite is nestled right on the edge of Trounson Kauri Park where you can access an easy 40-minute walk taking you past spectacular kauri trees and clear streams.
Contacts
| Te Tai Kauri / Kauri Coast Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 439 3450 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | dargaville@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
150 Colville Road Dargaville |
| Postal Address: |
150 Colville Road RD7 Dargaville 0377 |
| Full office details | |
| 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 | |