Cape Reinga

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Kaitaia 10

Kerikeri

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Kaikohe

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WHANGĀREI

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Dargaville

Mangawhai Great Barrier Heads Island (Aotea Island) 12

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Warkworth

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Helensville

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Thames Pukekohe Kauaeranga Visitor Centre Waiuku 25 Whangamatā Tuakau 2 26 25 uhua Mayor sland 2 Marine Reserve

Paeroa 1 e Paepae o Aotea Marine 27 1 Reserve Te Aroha Huntly

Ngāruawāhia Morrinsville 2 26 Kaimai Mamaku Conservation 27 Park Raglan HAMILTON 23 Matamata 29 35 2 2 Cambridge 1 33 WHAKATĀNE 35 Te Awamutu Ōhope Ōpōtiki 31 Putāruru 5 3 30 Kawerau 3 2 Otorohanga 1 Whakarewarewa 4 TOKOROA State Forest Park 5 5 30 Te Kuiti 7 6

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Lake Te Kura Whenua GISBORNE aupo 5 Taumarunui 41 1 3 38 Waitara Tūrangi Frasertown Lepperton 4 Kauaeranga Visitor Centre 2 NEW PLYMOUTH Oakura PP Kauaeranga46 Valley Rd Wairoa 3 43 2 45 Inglewood Thames 0 25 50 km PP (07) 867 9080 PP [email protected] 5 Stratford 1 Kauri dieback Te Kura Whenua disease is Eltham Raetihi Ohakune Opunake killing trees in 3 49 PP 6249Waiouru Lake Rd, SH38 Normanby . 45 NAPIER Hawera PP (06) 837 3803 Help prevent 1 the spread – PP [email protected] Taihape see page 4. HASTINGS 4 3 50

2 21 WANGANUI 1 Otane Waipawa 3 Waipukurau Marton 2 54 Bulls Feilding 3 Dannevirke Ashhurst 1 3 Woodville 56 PALMERSTON NORTH Foxton Beach Foxton Pahiatua 57 2 Shannon

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Carterton 2 Greytown 1 Featherston LOWER HUTT 53 Martinborough WELLINTON

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1 Dickey Flat 35 Campsite is located beside the Waitawheta River, known for its trout and some great swimming holes downstream. Alcohol banned all year round. Directions: Via Waitawheta Road, Kennedy Road and Dickey Flat Rd. Access: Gravel road. The campsite is not suitable for vehicles over 20 m.

LATITUDE: -37.43788 LONGITUDE: 175.74724 SCENIC

Photo: DOC 2 Matata 40 A family campsite in a coastal setting next to the Matata Wildlife Refuge, with excellent fishing and swimming. Directions: Off Arawa Street in Matatā township. Campsite is 200 m across a causeway. Access: Gravel road. Booking: Required. Phone (07) 322 2327 from 8 am – 8 pm.

LATITUDE: -37.88639 LONGITUDE: 176.76059 STANDARD

Photo: Natalie Douglas 3 Lake Okareka 12 A scenic lakeside campsite 15 min from Rotorua; swim or fish in the lake. Directions: Head east out of Rotorua on SH30 towards Whakatāne for 1.7 km. Turn right into Tarawera Rd then turn left into Okareka Loop Rd. At Okareka, turn left into Millar Rd. Turn off to the campsite on the right where the seal ends. Access: Sealed. Note: Not suitable for vehicles longer than 6 m.

LATITUDE: -38.16203 LONGITUDE: 176.36073 SCENIC

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4 Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) 50 Camp alongside Lake Tarawera in a large and attractive campsite where trout fishing and water activities are popular. Access: From Kawerau township (off SH 30) via private forestry roads – permits required. Forest gate closed at night; forest road may close when fire risk is high in summer.Note: For vehicle permits, email [email protected] or contact the Kawerau i-SITE: ph (07) 323 6300 or email [email protected].

LATITUDE: -38.18501 LONGITUDE: 176.50314 SCENIC

5 Hot Water Beach 30 Camp in scenic surroundings and relax in the natural hot springs in Te Rātā Bay. Directions: Te Rātā Bay, southern shores of Lake Tarawera, near the Waimangu Volcanic Valley. Access: By boat (water taxis are available) or walk in via the Tarawera Trail. Bookings: Essential. Phone manager (07) 349 3463 or visit www.whakarewarewa.com. Note: Extremely popular during the summer months.

LATITUDE: -38.24410 LONGITUDE: 176.43375 SCENIC

6 Rerewhakaaitu – Brett Rd 14 Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu; good fishing, swimming and walking nearby. Directions: Off SH38, turn into Rerewhakaaitu Rd and follow for 2.7 km. Turn into Brett Rd, Awaatua Bay and follow 4.5 km to campsite. Access: Sealed.

LATITUDE: -38.29974 LONGITUDE: 176.48145 STANDARD

7 Rerewhakaaitu – Ash Pit Rd 30 Camp on the shores of Lake Rerewhakaaitu; take binoculars for watching water birds. Directions: Off SH38, turn into Rerewhakaaitu Rd and follow for 2.7 km. Turn left into Brett Rd and follow to end. Turn right into Ash Pit Rd and follow to camp entrance. Access: Sealed.

LATITUDE: -38.27738 LONGITUDE: 176.50742 STANDARD

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