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Turangi, Taupo Region

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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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Location

North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Turangi

Categories
  • Freedom Camping
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping (NZ$0)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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

Free Camping (NZ$0)

Free Camping (NZ$0)

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 display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

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.

Fours nights maximum in a single calendar month.

Dump Station

  • 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

No

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

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

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No

No

Vehicle Access

  • Yes

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Yes

Yes

Rough, windy gravel road.

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.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Pets

  • Yes

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

Yes

Yes

Only one hunting dog per hunter with a permit.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No

No

Small vehicles only.

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.

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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.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

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Manuel Fessler

Germany

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.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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Camille Guevel

France

Ranking: 10/10

Great and free, not far from the Tongariro Alpine Crossing.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

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Zoe

New Zealand

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

Reviewed almost 7 years ago

DOC Managed

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 😍

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Nick Morrison

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