Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in Kaweka Forest Park, Hawke's BayOpen
- Sites
- 50
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
Beside Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river.
We recommend 4WD vehicles to reduce wear on the road and safe travel.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 39.38873° S, 176.32398° E
About this place
This is a basic campsite in Hawke's Bay area. Camp at the edge of the park. Raft down the Ngaruroro River or have a go at fishing.
Know before you go
Only permitted hunting dogs are allowed
Kiwi are known to live in this area. Dogs are not allowed unless they are there for hunting purposes, have proof of current kiwi aversion training and a hunting permit (see Kaweka Forest Park hunting to get a permit). Compliance rangers will be doing random checks.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Cameron Campsite
Basic • Hawke's Bay • 0.8 km
Cameron Campsite is a basic campsite located in Hawke's Bay. It sits beside the Ngaruroro River and the Napier-Taihape Road.
Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush • Toilets
Robson's Lodge
Hawke's Bay • 1.5 km
Robson's Lodge is a historic homestead built in 1908 and situated on a small hill in Hawke's Bay. The hut offers views over Kuripapango and is available for…
Cameron Hut
Standard • 6 bunks • Hawke's Bay • 4.1 km
Cameron Hut is a hut situated on the banks of the Ngaruroro River in Hawke's Bay. It lies on the south-western boundary of Kaweka Forest Park.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Kiwi Saddle Hut
Standard • 8 bunks • Hawke's Bay • 6.2 km
Kiwi Saddle Hut is located in the southern Kaweka Forest Park in Hawke's Bay. The hut is owned and maintained by the Heretaunga Tramping Club.
Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Jacks Camp Hut
Hawke's Bay • 6.7 km
Jacks Camp Hut is a basic shelter located in the Hawke's Bay region of New Zealand. It serves as a simple accommodation option for hikers and outdoor…
Walks nearby
Cameron Carpark to Mt Kuripapango Track
Advanced • 3-4 hr return • 7.4 km • 2.23 km away
Cameron Hut via Mt Kuripapango and Smith-Russell Track
Advanced • 5-6 hrs • 11 km • 4.38 km away
Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa (Kaweka Lakes) Track
Easy • 30 mins from Lakes carpark to Lake Rototuna and Lake Rotoroa (one way) • 2.3 km from Lakes carpark to Kuripapango Road • 4.51 km away
Kiwi Saddle Hut via Mt Kuripapango
Advanced • 4 hrs • 7.8 km • 4.59 km away
Lakes carpark to Mt Kuripapango Track
Advanced • 2-3 hrs (one way) • 2.6 km (Lakes carpark to Mt Kuripapango one way) • 4.71 km away
Contact
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Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
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- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).