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Tunnel Point campground at Karekare, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Basic grassed campground situated between dune wetlands and coastal cliffs.
The 20-30 minute walk to the campground will take you through an old logging tramway tunnel.
Alert - warning
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
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.
Tunnel campsite - Toilet.
Karekare Road, Karekare
Directions and access
The main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
From Whatipū
Walk the Gibbons and Muir tracks to the Pararaha Valley campground.
From Pararaha Valley campground, take the track to the coast and follow the sign-posted route through the dunes to Tunnel Point.
Walk duration: 3.5 hours.
From Karekare
Start your walk at the Karekare Beach car park.
Head south from the car park, cross the bridge to Pōhutukawa Glade and then follow the track to Karekare Beach.
Walk around Karekare Point and along the beach at low to mid-tide only. Follow the beach south and head inland through the dunes. Follow the orange markers to Tunnel Point Campground.
Walk duration: 1 hour.
Visit Karekare, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
20Maximum stay
7 nightsCheck-in time
11amCheck-out time
11amAdult
$10.00 (GST inclusive)
Child
$4.50 (GST inclusive)
Infant
$0.00 (GST inclusive)
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Booking information
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.
Amenities
Roof water supply - boil water for at least three minutes before using. Conserve water as supply is limited.
No power supply.
Small cooking shelter.
One composting toilet.
Rules
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.