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Grassed area with open shelter and bench for small tent sites.
Within 15m from the car park on Karekare Road. Accessible by foot only.
We have closed large sections of the Waitākere Ranges to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.
When you visit our parks, you need to clean your footwear and equipment to avoid transferring disease from one area to another.
Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.
Travel to Karekare on Piha Road, turning left off Piha Road. Descend to the bottom of Karekare Road.
The car park is to the right off Karekare Road after the single lane bridge. You need to walk a short distance from the car park to the campground.
Visit Karekare, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
$10.00 (GST inclusive)
$4.50 (GST inclusive)
$0.00 (GST inclusive)
Bookings can only be made six months in advance for campgrounds. Availability refreshes at midnight daily.
Group bookings are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.
Stream water only - boil water for at least three minutes before using.
No power supply.
Toilets on site.
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.
No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
You may stay in tents only.
No vehicle access.
Fires prohibited at all times.