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Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

HKB
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingToilets

About this campsite

Free DOC campsite in Te Urewera beside a stream, with toilets and 10 sites. Located 4km north of Lake Waikaremoana on SH38, managed by Te Uru Taumatua.

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite is a basic Department of Conservation site in Te Urewera, situated beside a stream approximately four kilometres north of Lake Waikaremoana on State Highway 38. This free campsite provides toilets and offers around ten non-powered sites on a first-come, first-served basis for both self-contained and non-self-contained camping, with stays limited to three nights. Access is via gravel road that is narrow and winding. Te Urewera is governed by Te Uru Taumatua, Ngāi Tūhoe's operational entity, which manages the area's tracks and facilities.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Location

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Common questions about Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Is Te Taita A Makoro Campsite free to camp at?

We have Te Taita A Makoro Campsite in HKB 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 Te Taita A Makoro Campsite have?

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite has toilets. 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 Te Taita A Makoro Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Te Taita A Makoro 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 Te Taita A Makoro Campsite?

Te Taita A Makoro Campsite sits in HKB. 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 Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

Facilities recorded for Te Taita A Makoro Campsite
FacilityOn site
ToiletsYes

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Te Taita A Makoro Campsite

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