Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Approximately 20 campsites. Cold showers. Long drop toilets (there is usually toilet paper available, however it pays to take your own). Cold water tap

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Puketi Campsite - Puketi Forest

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A real nature extravaganza! Camp at the edge of the Puketi Forest and have the chance to look out for kiwi and short-tailed bats, this is a great place to base yourself for day or overnight tramps. You can also mountain bike along the Pirau and Mokau Ridge Roads.

There are several places that you can access the recreational area from. The recommended entry point is from SH10 approximately 600 m north of the Waipapa Township.

Turn left along Pungaere Road past the sign directing you to the Puketi Forest Park. Follow Pungaere Road for approximately 15 kms. Take care as part of the road is gravelled.

At a T-intersection, turn left, follow the road for about 2 km. The entrance of the recreational area will be on your right.

If using alternative routes, refer to local maps as there is no DOC signage at other possible entry points to the Puketi Forest.

The campground is located in the vicinity of the Puketi Forest Hut and Puketi cabins. This campground is accessible to vehicles and you can park next to your campsite.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kerikeri
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle 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.	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.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What 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.	Campsite Managing Organisation What 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.
Maximum Sites Available	16 to 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
Shower	Shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? Shower At least one shower is available (it's unknown if it's hot or cold). Cold	Shower Is there a shower at this location? Shower At least one shower is available (it's unknown if it's hot or cold). Cold
Booking Required	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.	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.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. No domestic pets or animals are permitted in or around the hut, cabins or campgrounds	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. No domestic pets or animals are permitted in or around the hut, cabins or campgrounds
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. Outdoor fireplaces (wood may be available). Be aware of any fire bans and increased fire risks during summer. Fire permits will not be issued during the prohibited fire season for campers wanting to use the fireplaces. Follow the onsite signs.	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. Outdoor fireplaces (wood may be available). Be aware of any fire bans and increased fire risks during summer. Fire permits will not be issued during the prohibited fire season for campers wanting to use the fireplaces. Follow the onsite signs.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilets (there is usually toilet paper available, however it pays to take your own)	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilets (there is usually toilet paper available, however it pays to take your own)

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Shanon

Ranking: 8/10

Great Campsite. $8per adult, cold shower available, water supply (must be boiled), long drop. Areas within the trees sectioned off. Walking trails to the forest right next door.

Reviewed 6 months ago

StanleyBigFeet

Ranking: 10/10

Very nice. Stayed in Doc cabin. Campsite looked awesome. Would recommend.

Reviewed over 1 year ago and experienced in February 2018

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Adam

Ranking: 7/10

Good spot in amongst the forest with plenty of bush walks. About 2 min drive from the kauri forest walk. Space for at least 20 sites. Shower..very cold shower. Clean drop toilets, dishes washing facility, bush hut for hikers. MIDGIES (sand flies). Went for a night walk to look for kiwis! Heard them calling very close, but couldn’t see them. Found a kauri snail though!

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Ranking: 8/10

Nice place. The toilets are ok, but they are compostable toilets, thats why it was kind of a windy experience. The kauri forest next too the camping is accessible for free and very pretty. The Shower is cold. The price was very good 8 $ each person for one night.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Mikayla Candido

Ranking: 8/10

Nice area. Very peaceful. Quite annoying that it is such a good deal for $8 but there is no way to make change if you have $10, $20 notes etc. HAVE CASH ON YOU.
Clean toilets. Nice shower. Good place to wash your dishes. Well maintained camping ground.
No one came to check our ticket or anything - would have preferred to have just waited until someone came around to deposit the money as when you put it in the envelope to be put into the Dropbox, the envelope doesn’t go all the way in.
Not a very good system in that sense.
Otherwise nice place to stay for a couple nights.
Avoid the rooster that wanders at all cost.....

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

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Kendra Seamus Matilda and Oskar

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Ranking: 9/10

Good basic camping with clean vault toilets and a friendly ranger. Difficult if arriving at night to find a parking spot. We didn't do the walk and there is a lot of development happening in the region.

Reviewed about 4 years ago

Lucile Gendre

Ranking: 9/10

The campsite is easy to find. The cold shower and the toilets were clean. There is enough space for approximately 20 vehicles. 45minutes to reach the Bay of Islands.

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Sean Stevens

Ranking: 10/10

A drive that requires commitment, best you come from SH10 and turn at Pungaere Road. A gravel road is unavoidable but worth the drive out. New amenities with two pit toilets and cold shower. $6 to stay overnight. Access to forest walks right next to campsite.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

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