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Everetts Campsite

Hawke's Bay, North IslandDOC campsite

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Foot- or bike-access tent camping beyond Everetts Ford, with cyclone-damaged facilities still unrestored.

Campground type
DOC campsite
Setting
Riverside
Operator / brand
Department of Conservation
Stay options
Tent
Booking
First come, first served

Facilities

  • Powered sitesNot available
  • ToiletsNot available
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, showers, shared kitchen, laundry. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Not available. DOC lists non-powered tent camping.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Not confirmed. Showers have not been verified.
Toilets
Not available. Cyclone-damaged toilets have not been restored according to DOC.
Shared kitchen
Not confirmed. An equipped shared kitchen has not been verified; bring cooking equipment.
Laundry
Not confirmed. Laundry facilities have not been verified.
Pets
Pets subject to conditions. Dogs on a leash only; check separate rules for other pets and assistance dogs.
Campfires
Not allowed. The checked campsite rules prohibit fires. A stove or barbecue listing does not grant permission for a campfire.

Before you go

Untreated water

Stream water; DOC instructs campers to boil before drinking.

Pets subject to conditions

Dogs on a leash only; check separate rules for other pets and assistance dogs.

Campfires: Not allowed

The checked campsite rules prohibit fires. A stove or barbecue listing does not grant permission for a campfire.

Policy checked 1 October 2026.

Check current fire restrictions (new tab)

Access & important conditions
  • No vehicle access beyond Everetts Ford; campsite approach is a 1.5 km walk or bike ride.
  • Toilets and camping areas have not been restored after Cyclone Gabrielle. Confirm a suitable sanitation plan with DOC before going.
  • No fires.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

Everetts Campsite

DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.

Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)
Location source & precision
Reference coordinates
-39.08391, 176.70599 (latitude, longitude)
Precision
WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
Location source checked
Explore Gisborne & Hawke's Bay
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Foot- or bike-access tent camping beyond Everetts Ford, with cyclone-damaged facilities still unrestored.
  • No vehicle access beyond Everetts Ford; campsite approach is a 1.5 km walk or bike ride.
  • Toilets and camping areas have not been restored after Cyclone Gabrielle. Confirm a suitable sanitation plan with DOC before going.
  • No fires.
Camping styles
tent
Fees
Non-powered camping: free; this is not a powered-site offer or a reservation.
Water
Stream water; DOC instructs campers to boil before drinking.

Foot- or bike-access tent camping beyond Everetts Ford, with cyclone-damaged facilities still unrestored.

Leave the vehicle at the ford

Everetts is no longer a drive-to-pitch stop under the checked access instructions. DOC directs visitors to park at Everetts Ford and continue on foot or by bike along the forestry road. Pack for carrying the whole camp, not for repeated trips to a nearby vehicle. Check the access advice again before leaving because a familiar road name does not mean its former access has returned.

Understand the damaged facilities

DOC says the toilets and camping areas have not been restored after cyclone damage. This is a substantial limitation, not a minor inconvenience to discover after arriving with children or a large group. Ask DOC how to meet sanitation requirements and whether the intended stay is appropriate. Choose a different campsite if your equipment or group cannot manage an overnight without a functioning toilet.

Keep the overnight self-sufficient

The campsite is free and unbooked, but you still need a complete tent, food, lighting and cooking setup. Boil drinking water as directed and do not plan a campfire. Dogs must be leashed. Keep the return journey manageable with the same load you carried in, including waste, and leave enough flexibility to turn back rather than treating reaching the campsite as an obligation.

Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.

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