Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Puketī Recreation Area Campsite

Camp at the eastern edge of the forest, close to kauri trees. Look out for kiwi and short-tailed bats. This is an ideal base for day or overnight tramps.

Northland, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Puketī and Omahuta Forests

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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320m

-35.21142, 173.79323

Puketī Recreation Area Campsite

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About this campsite

is located nearby. The hut must be booked online. 

Facilities

  • Long drop toilets usually with toilet paper but it's a good idea to bring your own.
  • Outdoor fireplaces available outside of summer.

Facilities

BBQ, Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Non-powered/tent sites, Shower - cold, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Hunting, Mountain biking, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Book online or pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand.

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the .

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

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Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Forest

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 20 unpowered

Trails

Puketī Recreation Area Campsite can be accessed on the trail Puketi Forest Loop from our trail directory.

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