Te Pakau

Bay of Plenty

Te Pakau

Bay of Plenty

About this campsite

Te Pakau conservation campsite in Te Urewera offers basic camping near the Waimana River. Adults $10/night, children free. Managed by Te Uru Taumatua.

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) conservation campsite sits in Te Urewera near the Waimana River, accessible via Bell Road off State Highway 2 near Waimana. Once a dairy farm, the site provides a base for walking into the surrounding native forest. Te Urewera is governed by a board and cared for by Te Uru Taumatua, Ngāi Tūhoe's operational entity. Adult campers pay $10 per night, while children camp free. The DOC Campsite Pass is not accepted here. Campfires are permitted outside fire ban periods, and drinking water is available from the stream.

Location

Te Pakau•BOP

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TODAY☁️

19° / 8°

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FRI☁️

18° / 4°

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SAT🌦️

22° / 9°

💧 67%

SUN☁️

15° / 6°

💧 21%

MON☁️

17° / 4°

💧 8%

Common questions about Te Pakau

Can you book Te Pakau online?

We hold no online booking link for Te Pakau, 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. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Te Pakau?

Te Pakau 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.

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