Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Waikoko Campsite

This is the main campsite of five set along Waikoko stream. It's in a large, sunny clearing above the river.

Waikato, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Kaimanawa Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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630m

-39.13706, 175.83048

Waikoko Campsite

Campsite Map

Facilities

Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans), Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from stream, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Bird and wildlife watching

Fees and bookings

Fees

Free. 

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.

Sites: 0 powered, 20 unpowered

Trails

Waikoko Campsite can be accessed on the trails Grand Tour de Kaimanawa and Urchin Umukarikari Loop from our trail directory.

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