Waikoko Campsite
Image:
Benhi Dixon
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Waikoko Campsite
Located in Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Central North Island region
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Introduction
This is the main campsite of five set along Waikoko stream. It's in a large, sunny clearing above the river.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from stream
20 non-powered/tent sites
Activities
- Bird and wildlife watching
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Fees
Free.
From Tūrangi, follow SH1 south for 15 km, then turn off onto Kaimanawa Rd. After 3.5 km turn left, then left again over the bridge. The last 100 m is a gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1844643, N5664198
Latitude: -39.1375, Longitude: 175.8305
No horses
No horses allowed at this campsite.
Bird and wildlife watching
The endangered blue duck/whio live in the nearby river - you may be lucky enough to spot one around dawn and dusk.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| turangi@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |