Ngaherenga Campsite
Located in Pureora Forest Park in the Waikato region
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Introduction
Camp near a stream beside lush forest and look out for native wildlife such as kākā, kōkako, kākāriki and short-tailed bats.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- BBQ
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
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
This is part of the Te Araora Trail.
Facilities
- Picnic table
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay online at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated/selected on arrival.
Barryville/ Maraeroa Roads, off SH 30, 20 km east of Bennydale adjacent to the DOC Pureora Base.
Access: Gravel.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1823414, N5734345
Latitude: -38.51126281, Longitude: 175.56235496
Walk the Totara track and to the Forest Tower. Scenic drives or biking, tramping and hunting.
Contacts
| Booking office contact | |
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| Phone | +64 7 867 9080 |
| kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| tekuiti@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |