Area & getting there
Kakaho 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
- -38.56844, 175.71775 (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.
- Source
- DOC Maps campsite reference point (WGS84), exact official-page asset ID (new tab)
Department of Conservation - Location source checked
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice
- Streamside camping in Pureora's podocarp forest, close to the Rimu Track.
- No mobile reception. Save directions and booking confirmation before travel.
- Gravel access; check the intended approach with DOC rather than relying on the page's unexplained highway address.
- Fires only in designated places when permitted by current restrictions.
- Camping styles
- tent, campervan, caravan
- Fees
- Non-powered camping: NZ$10 per adult 18+ per night; confirm booking total.
- Water
- DOC lists stream water, not a treated supply; bring drinking water or treatment equipment.
Streamside camping in Pureora's podocarp forest, close to the Rimu Track.
Make the forest approach deliberate
Kakaho is a Pureora forest stop, not a roadside service camp. Use the named forest-road approach and a current map, checking details with DOC if navigation proposes the unexplained highway address on the page. The final access is gravel and mobile reception is absent. Save the booking and enough mapping to retrace the route without depending on a signal at camp.
Base the visit around a manageable walk
The Kakaho Stream setting and nearby Rimu Track suit a night that leaves time to explore the forest on foot. Decide on the walk after checking current conditions, and do not let arriving late turn a short outing into an evening commitment. Choose a pitch within the established area that makes returning, cooking and drying personal equipment straightforward rather than expanding into the bush.
Bring water and communication plans
DOC lists stream water, so arrive ready to supply or treat what you drink. Basic toilets do not imply showers, laundry or a shared kitchen; carry your own cooking arrangements. Confirm dog permits before departure. A first-night meal requiring little preparation can help when the forest drive takes longer than expected. Leave plans with someone before reception disappears and have a way to change the itinerary.
Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.
