Okahu Road campsite

Bay of Plenty

Okahu Road campsite

Bay of Plenty

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Free DOC campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park with grassy sites, caravan access, stream views and forest walks near Murupara.

Okahu Road campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park provides free camping on grassy terraces beside Okahu Stream. Managed by the Department of Conservation, the site accommodates caravans and tents, with direct vehicle access via Okahu Road off Ruatahuna Road from Murupara. Campers can enjoy picnicking and forest walks in the surrounding podocarp forest. Campfires are permitted in designated places when no fire ban is in effect. Two camping areas exist along Okahu Road – this mid-road site, formerly Grader Camp, and a smaller road-end location approximately seven kilometres apart, both offering basic facilities in a tranquil bush setting.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Okahu Road campsite•BOP

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Common questions about Okahu Road campsite

Is Okahu Road campsite free to camp at?

We have Okahu Road campsite in BOP recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Okahu Road campsite have?

Okahu Road campsite has caravans, tent site and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Okahu Road campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Okahu Road campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Okahu Road campsite?

Okahu Road campsite sits in BOP. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Okahu Road campsite

Facilities recorded for Okahu Road campsite
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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