Raetea North Side campsite
Location
The campsite is located on State Highway 1 at the northern foot of Raetea Forest (Mangamuka Gorge)
Park or reserve
Raetea Forest
Campsite category
Basic
Fees
Free
Campsite details
Creek crossing at the Raetea campsite
- Number of tent sites - 20
This campsite is set in one of the last remaining lowland coastal forests. Look and listen for kukupa or kereru (wood pigeon), short tailed bats and parakeets. Kauri snails are present here too.
Notes
- Gravel access
- Composting toilet
Getting there
18 km south-east of Kaitaia along SH1 at Mangataiore. Look for ‘Raetea Reserve’ sign and follow the gravel drive beyond the stream ford.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1639462-N6108053
Facilities
Toilets
Water from stream
Plan and prepare
Types of Conservation Campsite
You can drive to most Conservation Campsites and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.
Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.
Booking
No bookings – first come/first served.
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