Kakapo Campsite

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Kakapo Campsite

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Kakapo Camping Ground

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

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Location	North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi
Categories	Basic Camping Free

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What 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.	What 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.
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Stay Rules	What 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.	What 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.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites 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.	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	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - boil before drinking	Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - boil before drinking
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Gravel access.	Can vehicles drive in? Yes Gravel access.
Campfire Rules	Fires permitted in designated sites What are the rules for open air fires? Fires permitted in designated sites Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. 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.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires permitted in designated sites Open air fires are allowed only in the provided fireplaces. 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.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite 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.	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.
Booking Required	Is 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.	Is 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.
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Number of tent sites - 4.
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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

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Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

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Kakapo Campsite

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

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