Waikare River Mouth Campsite
No. of tent sites:
10 non-powered sitesFires Allowed?:
Fires are not allowed at any time.
Access to Campsite:
By car.Fees:
Free
Toilet Facilities:
Non flush toilets
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of Conservation (NZ)Dog Policy:
Dogs on a leash only.Last Update:
14/04/2025
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Address:
Waikare River, Te Urewera, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, North Island
DESCRIPTION:
Turn off SHwy 2 at Putorino into Waikare Road, and then travel for 20 minutes
on an unsealed road along the south bank of the Waikare River. At the road
end you will find a level, open site for basic camping that can accommodate 4
tent sites. Its ten minutes walk to the beach for fishing, swimming and boating
(including boat ramp). Facilities here are toilets, picnic tables and water from
a tap (that must be boiled before drinking)
Free to camp.
Categories:
Basic DOC campsite
Campground
DOC Campsites and Resources
Phone(s):
06 834 3111
Website:
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No. of tent sites:
10 non-powered sitesFires Allowed?:
Fires are not allowed at any time.
Toilet Facilities:
Non flush toilets