Whakapohai Road, South Westland
Freedom campingWest Coast
Freedom camping rules are set by each council, and by DOC on conservation land. Check the local rules before you stay. Many spots are for certified self-contained vehicles only.
We do not know the vehicle rule for this spot. Check the council rules for your vehicle before you stay.
This is an area the rules cover, not a site you can drive to. The pin marks a rough centre, so follow the signs on the ground.
- Vehicles
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Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 43.71801° S, 169.24758° E
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About this place
The Whakapohai Road freedom camping area is in South Westland, within the Cook River to Haast River Conservation Area. Freedom camping is limited to self-contained vehicles for up to four nights in one calendar month.
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Lake Paringa Campsite
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Spot for a tent
West Coast • 13.2 km
Spot for a tent is a campsite located on the West Coast. It provides a designated area for pitching a tent.
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Sources
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