Urchin Carpark
Urchin Carpark
Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking
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This is along a rough, windy gravel road. Suitable for small vehicles only. It is at the start of the Urchin tramping track.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi |
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Lauren Glass
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful secluded spot with a toilet. Loads of campsites around this area so you can't go wrong.
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Manuel Fessler
Ranking: 7/10
I don't really know what score to give. The clearing is just gorgeous and the forest surrounding it is otherworldly beautiful. You can hear strange bird sounds, have a fire and see loads of stars. Getting there was a real pain though and iIwas afraid we would damage our rental van. Also the toilet was the smelliest I have ever seen. Despite its remoteness it was quite busy and people arrived till late night. But there is quite some space so things don't get too cramped.
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Camille Guevel
Ranking: 10/10
Great and free, not far from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.
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Zoe
Ranking: 5/10
Not a bad spot if you are into peace and quiet and the other places are full but I would definitely prefer one of the more open areas back down the road or along the river
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