Ngaherenga campsite
Image: E. Stevens-Tulip
Introduction
Camp near a stream beside lush forest and look out for native wildlife such as kākā, kōkako, kākāriki and short-tailed bats.Campsite overview
Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- BBQ
- Campfires permitted (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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
About this campsite
Facilities
- Picnic table
Getting there
Barryville/ Maraeroa Roads, off SH 30, 20 km east of Bennydale adjacent to the DOC Pureora Base.
Access: Gravel.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1823414, N5734345
Latitude: -38.51126281, Longitude: 175.56235496
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Up to 1 November 2020
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite.
From 2 November 2020
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
To pay with your NZMCA pass, create/update your account on our booking system. Under 'Apply for a discount', select 'NZMCA Pass Holder' and upload a scan of your pass. Once we've verified your pass, it will be automatically applied when you make a booking.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
From November 2020, bookings will be required for this site. Bookings will open on 19 October 2020 at 9:30 am, for trips from 2 November 2020.
You'll need an account on our booking system for campsites, huts and lodges to make a booking.
From 2 November 2020, bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Activities
Walk the Totara track and to the Forest Tower. Scenic drives or biking, tramping and hunting.
Know before you go
- No mobile reception.
- Campfires permitted. Be aware of fire bans and the higher fire risk during summer months. You may need a permit for your fire. Contact the local DOC office or Council for details. Follow the on-site signs.
Contacts
| Te Kuiti Office | |
| Phone: | +64 7 878 1050 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | tekuiti@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
78 Taupiri Street Te Kuiti 3910 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 38 Te Kuiti 3941 |
| Full office details | |