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Kaipātiki CSC parking area at Kaipātiki

Situated within Kaipātiki, the site has 14 non-powered flat hard stands, a dump-station and access to drinkable water.

NZS5465 certified self-contained (CSC) vehicles only must camp on the marked designated hard-stand sites. Sites are available on a first-in first-served basis and campers can camp in any unoccupied site. Individual sites cannot be booked and visitors may not camp in tents. Maximum of one vehicle per booking.

Alcohol is prohibited at all times.

Enjoy the Parakai Springs geothermal pool complex right on your doorstep and explore the stunning natural environment and recreation opportunities of the Kaipara region within driving distance from the campground.

150 Parkhurst Road, Parakai

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Directions and access

Turn into the entrance from Springs Road. We will give you a keypad code with your booking confirmation so you can open the automatic gate.

Drive 200m and turn right to get to the CSC parking area.

Visit Kaipātiki for more access information.

Availability and prices

  • Maximum number of vehicles

    14

    Maximum stay

    3 nights

    Check-in time

    11am

    Check-out time

    10am

    Cost per vehicle

    $22.50 (GST inclusive)

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Booking information

Bookings can only be made six months in advance for campgrounds. Availability refreshes at midnight daily.

Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.

Amenities

  • Water

    Potable drinking water. Single hose available for topping up water supply.
    Separate hose for cleaning wastewater storage tanks available with clear separation from water supply hose.

  • Power supply

    No power supply.

  • Kitchen facilities

    No kitchen at this site.

  • Toilets and bathrooms

    Public toilets are available for all users of the reserve during opening hours. There are no showers at this site.

Rules

  • Animals

    Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.

  • Cleaning

    Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.

  • Rubbish

    Shared recycling and waste station is available.

  • Overnight vehicles and tents

    You may stay in certified self-contained (CSC) vehicles at this site. Must have a current NZS5465 Certified Self-Containment Certificate from Ministry for the Environment.
    Motorhomes, campervans, caravans, 5 wheelers and buses must not be longer than 8m.
    You may not stay in tents or portable container dwellings.
    There is only one towing vehicle allowed per site. If the towing vehicle does not fit within the site, it must be parked in the carpark outside the campground.

  • Fires

    Fires prohibited at all times.

Information about the park

Kaipātiki

Large reserve next to the Kaipara River and home to the Parakai Springs Hot Pools.

Map of Kaipātiki

Map of Kaipātiki campground

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