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Location |
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Wairoa |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? ![]() DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. ![]() |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? ![]() Yes Water is available both from a tank and from the stream at the southern end of the clearing. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? ![]() First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires permitted (in designated sites) Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place. Campfires permitted (except during fire bans) |
Pets |
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PetsDoes this establishment allow pets? ![]() Yes Dogs with a DOC permit only |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? ![]() No |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked. |
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Nick Morrison
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