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Karamatura Valley campground at Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Beautiful grassed campground area near Karamatura Stream surrounded by beautiful bush.
The campground provides great access to Karamatura Falls up Karamatura Track or can link up with Barn Paddock campground.
The 10-minute walk to the campground includes a river crossing.
Alert - warning
Accessible by foot only.
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.
Karamatura Valley campground — Access road leading to the campground.
Huia Road, Huia
Directions and access
From Titirangi, drive on Huia Road for 16km passing Huia settlement and Huia Fire Station along the way. A sign post indicating Karamatura Valley will mark the entrance to the gravel access road on your right.
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours. You will need a combination code to open the locked access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation.
Leave your car at the car park and follow the signs to Karamatura Valley Campground on the right.
Visit Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
40Maximum 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 20 people.
Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.
Amenities
Stream water only - boil water for at least three minutes before using.
No power supply.
Composting 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
Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Quiet settlement by the Manukau Harbour and part of the Waitākere Ranges.