Kakapo Campsite

Enquire

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Accommodation

Online Maps

FREE Header

Camping NZ NEW

Welcome to New Zealand's most comprehensive database of freely available camping information. This is the only travel map of its kind in NZ.

Open Map

Location in Turangi

1b855f3299b90734b48cf6d647ea712f_small

Camping near Turangi

Web_camping_map_taupo_region_overview

Top Ranked Activities near Turangi

Web_activities_map_taupo_region_overview

Photos

Kakapo Camping Ground

Department of Conservation

Kakapo Camping Ground

Department of Conservation

zoom

Information

Kakapo Camping Ground is a basic camp site at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges. 10 km from the start of Clements Road.

Details

Feature Value Info

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

Categories
  • Basic Camping
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping (NZ$0)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping (NZ$0)

Free Camping (NZ$0)

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

Original

Maximum Sites Available

  • Up to 5 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

Up to 5 sites

There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.

Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

From stream - boil before drinking

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

First Come, First Served

Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Basic Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What 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.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires permitted  (in designated sites)

Campfire Rules

What 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. Be aware of fire bans and the higher fire risk during summer months. You may need a permit for your fire. Contact the local DOC office or Council for details. Follow the on-site signs.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Vehicle Access

  • Yes

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Yes

Yes

Gravel access.

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Reviews

No written reviews!

Can you contribute? If you've experienced Kakapo Campsite then please and write a review.

DOC Managed

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 😍

Nick Morrison's avatar

Nick Morrison

Rankers owner