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McCreadies Paddock campground at Karekare, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park


COVID-19 Alert Level 2 – Accommodation information

Holiday parks and the Waiheke Backpackers Hostel are open for bookings with COVID-19 alert level measures and protocols in place.

Baches, campgrounds and lodges are open from 10am Monday 8 March 2021.

We will be reinstating our standard cancellation and amendment rules under Alert Level 2. Customers wishing to cancel or amend can do so online via their MyAuckland accounts.

Customers who have not started their planned stay over Alert Level 3 (28 Feb-6 Mar 2021 inclusive) that have not amended or cancelled these bookings will require a manual refund for the nights affected, and we will advise if details are required.

If you haven't received cancellation communications, please email regionalparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.

Grassed aread with open shelter and bench for small tent sites.

Within 15m from the carpark on Karekare Road. Accessible by foot only.

Alerts

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.

Campground closed until early March 2024

The campground is closed while Lone Kauri and Karekare roads are closed.

Karekare Road, Karekare

Directions and access

Travel to Karekare on Piha Road, turning left off Piha Road. Descend to the bottom of Karekare Road.

The carpark is to the right off Karekare Road after the single lane bridge. You need to walk a short distance from the carpark to the campground.

See more about Karekare, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park access information.

Availability and prices

Maximum number of people

20

Maximum stay

7 nights

Check-in time

11am

Check-out time

11am

Adult

$9.50 (GST inclusive)

Child

$4.50 (GST inclusive)

Infant

$0.00

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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


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Water

Stream water only - boil water for at least three minutes before using.

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Power supply

No power supply.

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Toilets and bathrooms

Toilets on site.

Rules


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Animals

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

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Cleaning

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

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Rubbish

No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

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Overnight vehicles and tents

You may stay in tents only.
No vehicle access.

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Fires

Fires prohibited at all times.


Information about the park


Report a problem

Report a non-urgent problem at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it. Call our regional parks team on 09 366 2000 to report an urgent problem. Email general enquiries and feedback to regionalparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.