Sanctuary Campsite

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Sanctuary Campsite

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Small camp next to the Minginui Stream. Walk through podocarp forest.

Very small campsite situated on the banks of the Minginui Stream.

Please don't bring your dogs as Kiwi are nearby. Listen for them as you lie in bed at night.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Sanctuary Campsite is categorised as a DOC Basic Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$0.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	$0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC East Coast

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Murupara

Categories

Basic Camping
Free

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Coordinates

-38.6633298370336

176.727876663208

Latitude
-38.6633298370336
Longitude
176.727876663208

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. Only 3 sites available	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. Only 3 sites available
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - boil before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - boil before drinking
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. Kiwi nearby	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. Kiwi nearby
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel from Minginui.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel from Minginui.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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4.5/5

I solo camped at Sanctuary and really loved it there.
I had the whole Campsite to myself (it is/was) July - winter)

The night walk was so cool. I went looking for kiwi, but only ended up bumping into an Australian (a possum) who scared the loving heck out of me. On the night walk, remember to turn off your torch every now and then and you may spot little specks of glow worms on the forest floor.

There are about three or four firepits. Loved having the whole campfire experience. There are probably enough spaces to fit six or seven mid-sized tents.

There is no tap water, but you could probably use the stream water if you boil it.

The drive to Minginui from Murapara is crazy windey (FYI if you're driving a big vehicle), and the dirt road could make it challenging (but possible) for 2WD or lowered vehicles to get through.

There's one long-drop toilet, which was relatively clean

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Murray
5.0/5

Magical camping spot, the drove in there is 4km of bumpy track off the road, we parked next to the river.
We were woken in the morning by a pair of blue ducks foraging in the dammed pool in the river next to us. The loop sanctuary walk through the forest is really good night and day!

Reviewed over 3 years ago

Miranda
4.5/5

Great small campsite in very remote area beside a stream.
Good place to stay to break up the journey to te urewera. It is possible to do a night walk and listen to the kiwis from there. Lovely Hike to do in whirinaki conservation area.

Reviewed about 6 years ago

jcastl
4.0/5

This campsite is very much the traditional basic kind of campsite.
This campsite is very much the traditional basic kind of campsite. Peaceful ,by a stream , with a neat walking track through a forest of huge Rimu, totara etc. trees. Around March/april you will get hunters camped there otherwise you are likely to have it to yourself.

Reviewed about 14 years ago

tawhaowhao