Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Free.
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Address: Bucks Road, Underhill Rd, Tararua Forest Park 5773
15 minutes from Featherston, via Wakefield St, Underhill Rd then Bucks Rd to end. 5 km of gravel with steep sections.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1797681, N5451381
Latitude: -41.06512777, Longitude: 175.35320587
There is no longer access to the river bed via the Middle track at the northwest end of the carpark due to the end point being washed away.
The site is very exposed in strong winds.
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