Pillars of Hercules Carpark

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Pillars of Hercules Carpark

Kaimanawa Park Forest - Overnight Campervan Parking

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi
Categories	Freedom Camping Free

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Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
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.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Large Vehicle Access	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes	Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Only one hunting dog per hunter with a permit.	Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Only one hunting dog per hunter with a permit.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? Yes	Can vehicles drive in? Yes
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.
Powered Sites	Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Does this establishment have powered sites? No
Dump Station	Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No	Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Maximum Stay Duration	4 nights How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 4 nights You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row. Fours nights maximum in a single calendar month.	How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 4 nights You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row. Fours nights maximum in a single calendar month.

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Zoe

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Ranking: 5/10

Another tight little nook in the Kaimanawa Forest Park. At the start of the walking/mountain biking track loop for Tree Trunk Gorge.

A very cool swing bridge, the best view of the Pillars is actually over the bridge and to the left.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

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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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Pillars of Hercules Carpark

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