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Umukarikari Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

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Umukarikari Carpark

A beautiful, small area surrounded by large native trees. It is at the start of the tramping track. There is room for 2-3 vehicles max.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Central North Island

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.1358862609221

175.832669639587

Latitude
-39.1358862609221
Longitude
175.832669639587
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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

Free Camping

Free Camping

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

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

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

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

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

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Maximum Stay Duration

  • 4 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

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.

Four nights maximum in a single calendar month.

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.

2-3 vehicles max.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

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 station

This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

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

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

Powered Sites

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Large Vehicle Access

  • Large vehicle accessible

Large Vehicle Access

Can 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.

Dogs

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed

The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.

Only one hunting dog per hunter with a permit.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site

DOC Campsite Category

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.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

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Reviews

  • Lovely and shady, feel dwarfed by a stately stand of natives.

    A good spot if you want to get an early start up the Umakarikari Track, but again if you you are after more space try down the road.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014

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    Zoe