Campground · Waikato, New Zealand
Kakaho Campsite
Pureora Forest Park
Kakaho Campsite has 25 sites beside Kakaho Stream in dense podocarp forest, in Pureora Forest Park. Gravel access leads off SH 30 near Bennydale. The Rimu Track runs through the forest to a viewpoint.
Kakaho Campsite is a campground in Pureora Forest Park, Waikato, New Zealand, with 25 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

How booking Kakaho Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 25 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 25 sites
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- Gravel access off SH 30 near Bennydale
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -38.56844, 175.71776
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Kakaho Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
Kakaho Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Kakaho Campsite ahead?
Yes. Kakaho Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Kakaho Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 25 sites at Kakaho Campsite.
How much does Kakaho Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+ years) $10 NZD per night; Child (5–17 years) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0–4 years) free.
What is the emergency number at Pureora Forest Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.