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Great Walk and Backcountry campsites NORTH ISLAND

Introduction Great Walk and Backcountry campsites are walk-in campsites. They are different to DOC ‘Conservation Campsites’ which are vehicle (car or boat) accessible. GREAT WALK (GW) CAMPSITES Great Walk campsites office basic facilities including toilets, hand washing sinks and a water supply. Some have picnic tables and cooking shelters. For detailed information about each of the Great Walk campsites please see the individual Great Walk campsite pages. BACKCOUNTRY (BC) CAMPSITES Most Backcountry campsites are near huts. All have a toilet; other facilities are identified in this list. Hut facilities can generally be used. YOU NEED TO BE COMPLETELY SELF-SUFFICIENT:

• Toilets are provided to protect the environment and the health of other visitors so please always use them. • Shelters for cooking are provided at many GW campsites and some BC campsites. Some have picnic

tables. You need to take your own fuel stove • Hand washing – soap is not provided so take your own • Water is available at these campsites. It is collected in rain water tanks, or from streams, rivers or lakes and

is NOT treated. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking. • Where open fireplaces or barbeques are provided use only dead wood. Make sure the fire is out before

leaving by soaking it thoroughly with water. Observe fire bans. • Wardens are often present at GW campsites and at some BC campsites to ensure fees are paid and to

provide information such as track updates and weather forecasts (if they have a radio). BC and GW campsites do not have:

• Rubbish facilities – take bags to carry all your rubbish out with you • Toilet paper – take your own (Toilet is supplied at some GW campsites) • Showers or lighting

OTHER PLACES TO CAMP In addition to staying in formal backcountry campsites you can ‘freedom camp’ anywhere in the backcountry except in certain places where it is not permitted. Contact the nearest DOC Visitor Centre about local restrictions. Leave as little trace of your visit as possible and follow the camping care code.

Fees

Fees are charged per person per night. Infants (0-4 yrs) can stay free at all Great Walk and Backcountry campsites. Category Adult (18+ yrs) Youth (11-17 yrs) Child (5-10 yrs) Great Walk campsite – at hut and away from hut GW Campsite Pass required

$5.10-$20.40 Free

Backcountry campsite at Serviced Huts Backcountry Hut Pass or Hut Tickets

BC Hut Pass $122.60 (12 months)

$92.00 (6 months) Hut Ticket $5.10

BC Hut Pass $61.30 (12 months) $46.00 (6 months) Hut Ticket $2.50

Free

Backcountry campsites at Standard or Basic Hut Free Free Backcountry campsites away from huts Free - $8.00 Free - $4.50

Pay fees by buying tickets or passes at DOC visitor centres before your trip. Some GW campsites can be paid for online via the DOC website.

Published by: Department of Conservation Wellington DM -480519 28 January 2011

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BACKCOUNTRY HUT PASS You can use the Backcountry Hut Pass to stay at many huts as well as Serviced Hut campsites and also where stated in the list below. Valid for 12 months from date of issue; purchase from DOC visitor centres nationwide. Note: This pass is not valid at drive in Conservation campsites and at most GW campsites.

BOOKINGS – GW CAMPSITES Required all year for:

• Lake Waikaremoana, Abel Tasman Coast Track, Heaphy Track and Rakiura Track campsites Required peak season for:

• Tongariro Northern Circuit, Routeburn and Kepler Track campsites Not required for:

• Whanganui Journey campsites Where bookings are required; children and youth must still book and receive a Great Walk Pass. Penalty fees of up to double the standard fee apply if pre-purchases are not made. The penalty fee for Youth is the full adult fee when pre-purchase of a pass is not made.

BOOKINGS – BC CAMPSITES Backcountry campsites do not require booking and operate on a first come first served basis.

Camping care code

Please be a careful, considerate camper: • Choose your campsite carefully; set up your camp on firm, high or sandy ground. Only camp in designated

areas • Be tidy and always leave campsites clean. Take your rubbish with you including food scraps which attract

vermin • Use a cooker, fireplace or BBQ. Light fires only where permitted, collect only dead wood and keep the fire

small. Soak the fire with water before you go • Detergents, soap and toothpaste can harm aquatic and marine life. Use biodegradable products and wash in

a container well away from the water • Always use toilets provided • Consider the rights of others for quiet enjoyment of the outdoors • Pay your fees to help maintain and keep campsites available into the future • Always thoroughly clean your equipment before and after trips to minimise spreading weeds and diseases • Protect native plants and animals

Toitu te whenua / leave the land undisturbed.

Be well prepared for the backcountry

Plan ahead! Think before your trip—about weather, equipment and safety. Collect a copy of the brochures Planning a trip in the backcountry?, Going Bush?, Survival and Hypothermia from DOC visitor centres or www.doc.govt.nz and learn how to plan and prepare for a safe and enjoyable trip.

Using this list

• Where campsites are beside tracks or near huts, their hut names and category are identified, e.g. GW (Great Walk Hut), SV (Serviced Hut), ST (Standard Hut), B (Basic Hut)

• Grid references are provided (where information is available) based on NZTM 2000 Topo50 series; available at DOC visitor centres and map and outdoors shops.

Waiopaoa, Waikaremoana Great Walk

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Waikato

Coromandel Forest Park Billygoat Basin BC 12 Y Y N Billygoat Basin Track BB35 Adult: $5.10 Child: $2.00

Coromandel Forest Park Crosbies Clearing BC 10 N Y N Te Puru Creek Rd Track BB35 Adult: $5.10 Child: $2.00

Coromandel Forest Park Moss Creek BC 5 Y Y N Pinnacles Track BB35 1837860 5898380 Adult: $5.10 Child: $2.00

Coromandel Forest Park Pinnacles (Dancing Camp) BC 5 Y N N

Next to Pinnacles Hut (SV). BC Hut Pass not valid. BB35 1841200 5897228

Adult: $5.10 Child: $2.00

Pirongia Forest Park Kaniwhaniwha BC 24 Y Y N Nikau Walk track (45 mins) BE33 1782324 5798987 Free Bay Of Plenty Whirinaki Forest Park Vern’s Camp BC 10 Y Y N Lower Whirinaki Track BG38 1919964 5707639 Free Whirinaki Forest Park Tarawera Scenic

Reserve BE38, BE37, BF38, BF37

Whirinaki Forest Park Humphrey’s Bay BC 5 Y Y N Lake Tarawera, walking and kayak access. Max. 1 night stay

BE38, BE37, BF38, BF37 1900476 5770190 Free

East Coast/Hawke’s Bay

Te Urewera National Park Korokoro GW 10 Y Y Y Waikaremoana Great Walk BG39 1946261 5698561 Te Urewera National Park Maraunui GW 10 Y Y Y Waikaremoana Great Walk BG39 1946510 5701341 Te Urewera National Park Tapuaenui GW 10 Y Y Y Waikaremoana Great Walk BG40 1955199 5704732

Te Urewera National Park Waiharuru GW 13 Y Y Y Waikaremoana Great Walk, next to Waiharuru Hut (GW) BG40 1950504 5703874

Te Urewera National Park Waiopaoa GW 13 Y Y Y Waikaremoana Great Walk, next to Waiopaoa Hut (GW) BG39 1946765 5696829

Adult: $12.20 Child: Free Bookings required all year

Tongariro/ Taupo

Tongariro National Park Ketetahi GW 7 Y Y N Tongariro Northern Circuit, next to Ketetahi Hut (GW)

BH36 1868461 5717873

Tongariro National Park Oturere GW 5 Y N N Tongariro Northern Circuit, next to Oturere Hut (GW)

BH36 1832396 5662167

Peak - Adult: $20.40 Child: Free Off peak - BC

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Hut Pass

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Tongariro National Park Waihohonu GW 6 Y Y N Tongariro Northern Circuit, next to Waihohonu Hut (GW)

BH36 1830921 5656383

Tongariro National Park Mangatepopo GW 8 Y Y N Tongariro Northern Circuit, next to Mangatepopo Hut (GW)

BH36 1824384 5663948

Peak - Adult: $20.40 Child: Free Off peak - BC Hut Pass

Whanganui

Whanganui National Park John Coull GW 15 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey, next to John Coull Hut (GW) BJ32

1765126 5655601

Whanganui National Park Maharanui GW 10 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey BH32 1777014 5673212 Whanganui National Park Mangapapa GW 30 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey BH32 1772718 5667007 Whanganui National Park Mangapurua GW 10 Y N Y Whanganui Journey BJ32 1769629 5650103 Whanganui National Park Mangawaiiti GW 16 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey BJ32 1764329 5649799 Whanganui National Park Ngaporo GW 15 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey BJ32 1775341 5634104 Whanganui National Park Ohauora GW 12 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey BJ32 1769219 5662398 Whanganui National Park Poukaria GW 10 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey BH33 1783600 5682000 Whanganui National Park Tieke GW 20 Y Y Y Whanganui Journey BJ32 1771834 5643904 Whanganui National Park Whakahoro GW 70 Y Y N Whanganui Journey BJ32 1778918 5669213 Whanganui National Park Ohinepane GW 50 Y Y N Ohinepane Recreation Reserve BJ32 1786004 5687522

Peak - Adult: $46 for full journey. Other options available. Visit DOC website Youth/Child: Free Off-peak - Free

Whanganui National Park Atene Skyline BC 10 Y Y Y Atene Skyline Track BJ32 1786659 5603204 Free Whanganui National Park Bettjemann BC 8 Y Y N Mangapurua Track BJ32 Free Whanganui National Park Johnsons BC 10 Y Y N Mangapurua Track BJ32 Free Whanganui National Park Mangapurua Trig BC 8 Y Y N Mangapurua Track BJ32 Free Whanganui National Park Ngapurua shelter BC 10 Y Y Y Matemateaonga Track BJ32 Free Ruahine Forest Park Oroua BC 30 Y N N Free Wellington

Rimutaka Forest Park Graces Stream BC 10 Y Y N

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Front-country camping

DOC manages over 200 vehicle accessible Conservation Campsites for you to enjoy. Some are well serviced with facilities such as hot showers and a laundry and others are very basic with just a toilet and stream water. Pick up Conservation Campsites – North Island or Conservation Campsites –South Island from DOC visitor centres or the website www.doc.govt.nz.

Further information To find out more about the about staying in the great outdoors, information about tracks or any other conservation information contact your nearest DOC visitor centre or visit the website www.doc.govt.nz Feedback about the information provided here is welcomed: recreation@doc.govt.nz