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Pae o te Rangi campground at Cascade Kauri, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
The campground is situated on a working farm, containing regenerating native forest.
The campground is a large grassed and north-facing open area with spectacular views.
A disc golf course is also located within the Pae o te Rangi working farm.
Alert - warning
No vehicle access
This campground can only be accessed by foot.
Alert - warning
Fairy Falls Track closed due to fire damage
The track is closed while we assess the extent of the damage and how to fix it.
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.
Pae o te Rangi campground - Entrance to the campground.
Falls Road, Waitākere
Directions and access
You can access the campground by foot from two locations.
Te Henga Road, Waitākere
Access the campground from the stockyards and car park at 114 Te Henga Road. Here you will find an information board and locked gate. Continue beyond the gate on foot.
The walk from the car park to the campground is 1.1km (20 minutes) along a farm road. The road can be slippery in wet weather.
Long Road, Waitākere
You can also access the campground via Long Road.
Park to the side of the turnaround before the locked gate at the end of the sealed section of Long Road. Walk up the gravelled road then turn left down the Whatitiri Track for another 350m. The track is steep at points. Follow the farm track around and up to the right, to the campground gate.
Visit Cascade Kauri, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
30Maximum 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.
From 17 December to 31 January: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
From 1 February to 16 December: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 15 people.
Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.
Amenities
Untreated from farm spring - boil water for at least three minutes before using.
No power supply.
Compost toilet on site.
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.
Information about the park
Cascade Kauri, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Located in the northern part of the Waitākere Ranges with walks through ancient forests and along streams to see giant kauri trees.