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Craw campground at Anawhata, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
The camping area is an open grassed area at the old Craw Homestead site on top of a ridge off Anawhata Road.
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.
Craw Campground - Grass area with covered seating area and noticeboard in the background.
202 Anawhata Road, Anawhata
Directions and access
Drive approximately 10km along Anawhata Road. Drive with care - the road is metal, narrow and windy, and is not suitable for long vehicles. The signpost to the campground is on the left hand side of the road.
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.
Visit Anawhata, 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
Tap water is available from tank supply - boil water for at least three minutes before using.
No power supply.
Small cooking shelter.
Composting toilet.
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 a tent, campervan motorhome or bus shorter than 7m. You do not need a certified self-contained certificate (CSC) for your vehicle to camp here.
You may not stay in a caravan or 5-wheeler.Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Anawhata, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Regional park with a quiet beach.