Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Campsite DOC Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park
Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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390m
-38.66352, 176.72772
A small campsite by the Minginui Stream, the Sanctuary Campsite protects a striking remnant of podocarp forest and a bird sanctuary. The Sanctuary Track is an easy loop track that leads through remnant podocarp forest.
Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Non-powered/tent sites, Water from stream, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply
Free.
Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan
Landscape: Forest
Dogs: Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
Sites: 0 powered, 3 unpowered
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