Conservation Campsites
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1 2 Cape Reinga 3 4 1 Maungataniwha 10 Kaitaia Forest Bay of Islands/Pewhairangi TE IKA Herekino Raetea 5 Regional Visitor Centre Forest Omahuta Kerikeri Forest Forest Puketi 1 Forest Opua Forest Waikino 6 Forest LEGEND Warawara Forest Kaikohe Russell Forest 7 A MĀUI 12 Kaiikanui Forest onservation Mataraua 1 Forest C Waipoua Forest 9 Marlborough Forest Pukenui Forest WHANGAREI Kaihu Houto NORTH Forest Forest 14 Campsite Tangihua Forest 8 AMPSITES Dargaville ISLAND Mangawhai Heads DOC Visitor Centre 12 11 12 C 1 10 13 Great Barrier 14 Island (Aotea) Town / city Warkworth 16 17 16 18 1 15 19 Orewa Great Walk Helensville 25 AUCKLAND Whitianga Auckland Visitor Centre Coromandel National / provincial highway Forest Park 20 21 Thames Pukekohe Kauaeranga 25 Visitor Centre 22 Waiuku Whangamata Tuakau 2 26 25 PUBLIC CONSERVATION LAND 2 Paeroa 26 Waihi 27 1 Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Te Aroha National park Huntly Park Katikati Ngaruawahia Morrinsville 2 26 TAURANGA 27 Raglan HAMILTON 23 Te Puke Conservation park Matamata 29 35 2 27 Cambridge Pirongia 1 33 Forest Park WHAKATANE 35 Raukumara Te Awamutu Edgecumbe Ohope Conservation 5 Park 31 Putaruru Opotiki 3 30 23 28 Kawerau Reserve ROTORUA 29 Otorohanga 1 2 Whakarewarewa TOKOROA State Forest Park 5 30 31 32 30 34 33 Te Kuiti Pureora Conservation area Forest Park 24 38 30 5 Murupara 2 3 25 1 Rangitaiki Visitor Centre TE UREWERA 35 NATIONAL PARK 4 32 37 Pureora Marine reserve Forest Park TAUPO 35 Whirinaki 36 GISBORNE Lake Te Pua-a-Tāne Taupo Conservation Park Taumarunui 5 43 41 1 Te Urewera National Park Visitor Centre 3 41 38 Waitara Turangi NEW PLYMOUTH Marine mammal sanctuary Frasertown Lepperton 44 4 2 47 Oakura 46 Wairoa 3 43 38 45 Inglewood 39 Kaimanawa 2 Tongariro National Forest 41 Egmont National Park Park Kaweka EGMONT Park Visitor Centre Forest NATIONAL Visitor Centre TONGARIRO Park PARK Stratford WHANGANUI 40 NATIONAL 5 Dawson Falls NATIONAL 49 PARK 1 42 Visitor Centre PARK Opunake Eltham Raetihi Ohakune 3 49 Waiouru Ohakune 45 Normanby Visitor Centre NAPIER Hawera Hawke’s Bay Regional 1 Visitor Centre Taihape HASTINGS 4 3 50 2 Ruahine WANGANUI 1 Forest Otane Park Waipawa onservation Campsites are places to relax, 3 Waipukurau Marton 54 2 enjoy and explore the great outdoors. This map Bulls Feilding Dannevirke 3 C Ashhurst 1 highlights the campsites managed by the Department 3 Woodville PALMERSTON 56 NORTH Foxton Pahiatua 57 2 of Conservation (DOC) throughout New Zealand that Shannon LEVIN are accessible by campervans and other vehicles. Eketahuna Otaki Tararua 45 Forest 1 50 Park 46 2 Basic campsites and campsites difficult to access by 47 MASTERTON Carterton road are not listed here, you'll find information on 2 Greytown Featherston 1 53 LOWER HUTT Rimutaka Martinborough these campsites at doc.govt.nz/campsites. WELLINGTON Forest Park Wellington 51 48 Visitor Centre 49 Enjoy your journey! Aorangi Forest Park 0 25 50 100 km WHAT TO EXPECT FREEDOM CAMPING Experience New Zealand by camping responsibly. If you do wish to SERVICED CAMPSITES $15* adult; $7.50 youth/child freedom camp, ask at Visitor Centres to find out where local restrictions Flush toilets, tap water, kitchen/cooking bench, hot showers, rubbish exist as instant $200 fines now apply. For more information about collection and road access for all types of vehicles. Laundry facilities, freedom camping see doc.govt.nz/freedomcamping or camping.org.nz. BBQs, fireplaces, cookers and picnic tables may be provided. You could get a $200 instant fine by: SCENIC CAMPSITES $10* adult; $5 youth/child f Freedom camping overnight where there is a no camping sign. Toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and f Freedom camping overnight where there is a self-contained fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish sign and you are not using an approved NZ Standard self- bins may be provided. contained vehicle. STANDARD CAMPSITES $6* adult; $3 youth/child f Depositing waste while freedom camping. SYMBOLS Toilets (usually composting or pit), water supply (tap, stream, or lake) GRAVEL ROADS AND INSURANCE and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, If you are driving a rental vehicle, remember to check whether you are picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. insured when driving on unsealed roads. State Highway = SH, Visitor Centre = VC, National Park = NP Age categories for fees: Number of campsites Shop Adult: 18+ years; BASIC, BACKCOUNTRY and Youth/child: 5–17 years; GREAT WALKS campsites AT THE CAMPSITE Number of Infants: 0–4 years no charge. are not featured on this map. Café Visit doc.govt.nz/campsites CAMPSITES AND DOGS powered sites * Some pricing exceptions do or greatwalks.co.nz for more Dogs are not permitted at any Conservation Campsite unless the apply—check the individual information. dogs permitted or dog on a leash symbol is present. With most Water from tap Dump station campsite listing to confirm. campsites located in or near protected areas it is important that dogs are not taken into places where they may attack native wildlife. Water from stream Petrol available BOOKING AND PAYING FEES BEWARE OF THIEVES Remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you. Some campsites need to be booked in Cold shower Wheelchair accessible PROTECT OUR WILDLIFE advance, either online at booking.doc. Some of these campsites are in areas where native species are govt.nz or at any DOC Visitor Centre. If vulnerable to disease. You can prevent spreading disease by following Wheelchair accessible a booking is required, it is noted on this Hot shower some simple precautions, including cleaning gear before and after with assistance map. Charges may apply when booking entering these areas. Look for notices at the campsites and local through a Visitor Centre. Check the Dogs permitted – keep DOC Visitor Centres for details. Campfires permitted website as over time, more campsites your dog under control will able to be booked online. DIDYMO AND OTHER FRESHWATER PESTS at all times Where bookings are not required, pay Didymo, also known as ‘rock snot’, is a exotic alga BBQ (wood or gas) Dogs permitted on a fees via the self-registration system at that invades waterways. This microscopic pest can be leash at all times the campsite, or at a Visitor Centre. spread by a single drop of water. Even if you can’t see Self-registration envelope it, you could be spreading it. Cookers/electric stove Fees are generally charged per person, per night, and reflect the level of facilities and services provided. CHECK, CLEAN, DRY. Stop the spread of didymo Powered sites are $3 extra per person. and other freshwater pests. A large number of Conservation Campsites are near rivers and lakes, so always remember to Check, Clean, Dry all footwear, bicycles, vehicles, fishing equipment and other PLANNING YOUR TRIP items before entering, and when moving between, waterways. For Information correct at the time of printing. Current information is available more information and cleaning guidelines go to biosecurity.govt.nz/ on the DOC website at doc.govt.nz. Feedback about this brochure is welcomed, NZMCA PASSES didymo or doc.govt.nz/stopthespread. please email [email protected]. New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Cover: Port Jackson campsite, Coromandel. Photo: Rob Suisted (naturespic.com) (NZMCA) pass holders: check your pass for Editing and design: Publishing Team, DOC National Office exemption dates or special conditions, and that Published by: Department of Conservation, Commercial Business Unit, PO Box 10420, Wellington, New Zealand | September 2013 your pass is valid at your intended destination. NORTHLAND 3 Rarawa STANDARD 65 Camp among trees behind the white sand beach; surfing 1 2 1 Tapotupotu STANDARD and fishing—but take care as the beach may be dangerous. Cape Reinga 45 Relax at the northernmost campsite in New Zealand; E–N 1607538-6157437 GETTING THERE: 3 km north of Ngataki swim, snorkel, surf or walk the Te Paki Coastal Track. along SH1 turn into Rarawa Beach Road. ACCESS: 4 km of gravel. E–N 1574155-6189320 GETTING THERE: Camp located at the end of Tapotupotu Road off Cape Reinga Road (SH1), 3 km 4 Maitai Bay SCENIC 3 south of Cape Reinga. ACCESS: Gravel, steep sections. 110+ Camp on the outer Karikari Peninsula in sheltered and private campsites. 4 STANDARD 1 2 Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) E–N 1637275-6145711 GETTING THERE: 25 km southeast of 45 Camp in a picturesque setting between the beach Kaitaia on SH10, turn into Inland Road at Karikari Peninsula and (5 min walk) and hills of the Aupouri Peninsula north of Kaitaia. follow, then into Matai Bay Road. ACCESS: 2 km of gravel. E–N 1587447-6190362 GETTING THERE: Follow signposts from Waitiki landing, off SH1, for 16 km along Te Hapua Road and then 5 Puketi STANDARD Spirits Bay Road. ACCESS: 16 km of gravel. 20 Camp close to kauri trees and look out for kiwi and short- Maungataniwha 10 Kaitaia Forest tailed bats. 18-bunk hut and two 3-bunk cabins are also available. Bay of Islands/Pewhairangi Herekino Raetea 5 Regional Visitor Centre E–N 1668562-6098074 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH10 into Forest Omahuta Kerikeri Forest Forest Puketi Pungaere Road, 600 m north of Waipapa and follow signs to the 1 Forest Opua camp. ACCESS: 16 km of gravel. Forest Waikino 6 Forest Warawara Forest Kaikohe Russell Puriri Bay SCENIC Forest 7 6 12 90 Kaiikanui Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, with Forest sheltered waters, walking, swimming and boating. Mataraua 1 Forest Waipoua E–N 1723562-6085659 GETTING THERE: Turn off SH1 into Forest 9 Marlborough Russell Road, 15 km north of Whangarei.