Kaimanawa Road Campsite
Kaimanawa Road Campsite
Kaimanawa Road Campsite is a basic DOC campsite situated at the edge of Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Central North Island, conveniently located for exploring the Tongariro River valley.
The site offers 10 flat, grassy unpowered sites and serves as a gateway to nearby attractions including Waikato Falls and Beggs Pool. Many forest walks start from the area.
Facilities are minimal — a long-drop toilet is provided, but there is no water supply on site, so visitors must be fully self-sufficient and bring their own. The campsite operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Access is via Kaimanawa Road, roughly 15 km south of Tūrangi on SH1, with the final stretch on gravel.
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