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Hūnua Upper Mangatawhiri CSC overnight parking area at Hūnua Ranges Regional Park
Designated level gravel parking area for NZS5465 certified self-contained (CSC) campervan or motorhome only located in the main car park. Maximum of one vehicle per booking.
CSC vehicles can stay for three nights in this designated parking area.
Alert - warning
Park open following aerial pest control operations
Visit How we protect the Hunua Ranges from pests for safety tips and how to keep your dog safe over the next 6 months.
Visit Our Auckland for an update on the pest control operation.
Large slip at the top of Cossey Access Track
We have put a detour on the top section of this track due to a large slip.
The track is still open, but please use the road while we work to undertake repairs. Check the signs showing the detour route.
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
We have closed large sections of the Hūnua 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.
Falls Road, Hūnua
Directions and access
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
Drive through the Hūnua Village and continue for 8km before turning left onto Moumoukai Road. Follow Moumoukai Road to its end, where it turns into A R A Drive when entering the park at the top of the hill.
From here descend into Mangatawhiri Valley where you will continue straight for another 2km. Signage will then direct you to turn right to the Upper Mangatawhiri Campground.
Visit Hūnua Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of vehicles
2Maximum stay
3 nightsCheck-in time
11amCheck-out time
11amCost per vehicle
$18.00 (GST inclusive)
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Booking information
Bookings can only be made six months in advance. 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
No water available - vehicles must be self-contained.
No power supply.
No toilets as vehicles must be self-contained.
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 certified self-contained (CSC) vehicles at this site. It 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.Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Hūnua Ranges Regional Park
Natural playground includes bush clad ranges with streams, waterfalls and magnificent vista.