Taupo Region

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Taupo Region

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Urchin Carpark

Kaimanawa Forest Park - Overnight Campervan Parking

This is along a rough, windy gravel road. Suitable for small vehicles only. It is at the start of the Urchin tramping track. Good outlook!

Clements Clearing Camping Ground

Basic Camping at the base of Kaimanawa Ranges.

Waikoko Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

From the moment you arrive, you are truly on holiday.

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

This camping ground is at the edge of the Kaimanawa Forest Park. It is situated in a wicked setting high above the river. Heaps of tramps start...

Urchin Camping Ground

Urchin Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Urchin Camping Ground is quite and remote. A great place to base yourself and cycle Tree Trunk Gorge, the Pillars of Hercules or go tramping...

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Whether you are looking for a relaxing couples break or taking the family away for the weekend Taupo DeBretts has a bed for all budgets from tent...

Hinemaiaia Reserve Carparks

Overnight Campervan Parking

This place is not suitable for large vehicles. Medium to small, self contained vehicles only. There are multiple sites up the gravel road that...

Tukino Mountain Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

Large gravel and sand area just off the Desert Road - State Highway 1. Stunning views of Mt Ruapehu on a clear day Very exposed to the weather...

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Free Campsite on the Waikato River just out of Taupo.

Army Road Camping Ground - Kaimanawa Forest Park

Army Road Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

A basic camping site deep within Kaimanawa Forest Park. Note the long gravel access road (12.5kms).

Kakapo Camping Ground

Kakapo Campsite

Kaimanawa Forest Park

Kakapo Camping Ground is a basic camp site at the base of the Kaimanawa Ranges. 10 km from the start of Clements Road.