Bucks Road Campsite

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauherenikau River set in regenerating bush. Camp at the road end or walk approx 150 m along the track to a grassy area amongst trees. Walk the Tauherenikau Gorge track or cool off with a swim in the river.

Fees

Free. 

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.

Location

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.