4 Rankers Reviews
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4 Murupara
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There are two sites to camp on Okahu Road, the road end and the larger mid-Okahu camp (formerly known as Grader Camp), they are about 7km apart from each other. Camp on grass terraces adjacent to Okahu Stream. The area's kahikatea trees were extensively logged in the past in the past and podocarps are now regenerating. Good picnicking and walking in the forest
Be aware that kaitiaki Ngāti Whare have invoked a rāhui over their tribal boundaries, this includes Whirinaki Te Pua a Tāne Conservation Park.
First published on 21 December 2021. Last reviewed on 16 February 2022.Feature | Value | Info |
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Organisation |
DOC East CoastCentral government organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Murupara |
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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 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 and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? ![]() DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. ![]() |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - boil before drinking |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. No dump station is available |
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. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
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. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Access: Gravel from Te Whaiti |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? ![]() Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. A leash must be used. |
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Reviewed about 7 years ago
6/10
The campsites here are pretty remote.
The road is a little over 10k in total with the first camp at about 3k and the second at the end of the road. From there a series of trails lead through a beautiful forest. There is also a DOC hut with 12 bunks about halfway down the road. We were there in Autumn '15 and the road was pretty bad in spots with lots of potholes and ruts cut out by water runoff. I would not drive a campervan down this road in the condition it was in. If you have 4WD or a truck with clearance and decent tyres you should be fine and will likely have the place to yourself. We also attempted the area trails via River Road and found evidence of several busted windows in the bushes. It might be best to approach the area from the southern trailhead and campgrounds.
Jason Robus
Reviewed over 7 years ago
6/10
Awesome location, next to a river with many places to set up camp.
However, there was an absurd number of flies. We are used to fair amounts of them, but this was ridiculous. We made the mistake to keep our van open for a while and had to kill approx 60 flies before we could go to bed. Just too much.
Roland Oldengarm
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2011
7/10
Remote camping area where you could be the only person there.
Road in was very rough and slippery so would pay to check at DOC office in Murupara the road conditions if you have a 2wd vehicle.
Great fishing and walking opportunities
Bryndog
New Zealand
Reviewed over 12 years ago
10/10
Good campground and a super place for fly-fishing.
stefanz
Switzerland
Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍
Cymen Crick
Rankers Owner