Freedom Camping for Self Contained Vehicles

Waikoko Campsite

Basic • Waikato • 0.1 km

Waikoko Campsite is the main campsite of five located along Waikoko stream in the Waikato region. It sits in a large, sunny clearing above the river.

Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Basic • Waikato • 0.3 km

Kaimanawa Road Campsite is a basic campsite located within the Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Waikato region. It serves as a starting point for many forest walks…

Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Toilets - non-flush

Urchin Campsite

Basic • Waikato • 1.9 km

Urchin Campsite is a popular campsite in the Waikato region that serves as a base for hunting, tramping, walking, and mountain biking. A variety of tracks are…

Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans) • Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream

Waipakihi Hut

Standard • 12 bunks • Waikato • 11.2 km

Waipakihi Hut is a 12-bunk hut located in the Waipakihi River Valley. It is situated within the Kaimanawa Forest Park in the Waikato region.

Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush

Oturere Campsite

Great Walk • Waikato • 12.3 km

Oturere Campsite is a walk-in campsite on the Tongariro Northern Circuit in the Waikato region. Bookings are required during the Great Walks season.

Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush

Urchin Campsite to Pillars of Hercules

Easy • 30 min • 1.5 km • 1.63 km away

Kaimanawa Forest Loop Walk

Easy • 20 min • 1.1 km • 1.83 km away

Tree Trunk Gorge tracks

Advanced • 1 hr 30 min • 5 km | 17 km • 2.55 km away

Mt Urchin Trig Track

Advanced • 3–4 hr • 6.6 km • 3.18 km away

Urchin Track (to Waipakihi Valley)

Advanced • 3 - 4 hr one way • 7 km • 4.46 km away