Ngaherenga campsite

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Ngaherenga Campsite

Located in Pureora Forest Park in the Waikato region

This place is part of

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

Category

  • Category
Standard

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

  • BBQ
  • Campfires permitted (except in fire bans)
  • Non-powered/tent sites
  • Toilets - non-flush
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
16 non-powered/tent sites

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

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

Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite.

Passes

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

Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

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
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