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The campground is located off the Challenge Mountain Bike Track (at the Wairoa Loop Track end).
It is an easy one to two hour walk from Wairoa Dam car park.
The campground has a grass surface and a shelter with a roof and sides, a dirt floor and wooden bunks.
No vehicle access - this campground can only be accessed by foot.
We have closed the park for extensive pest animal control operations. You should not enter the park as there is a risk to people and pets from this operation.
We are clearing the tracks and roads of 1080 bait so it is safe to visit again. We will let you know when the park is ready to reopen.
Visit How we protect the Hunua Ranges from pests to learn more about the pest control process and view maps of the area.
Visit Our Auckland for an update on the pest control operation.
Email hunuaproject@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have any questions.
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.
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.
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
Walk up the right hand side of the Wairoa Loop Track from the information board. Continue until the track meets Repeater Road, then turn right and continue for 200m east. Turn left onto Challenge Track and the campsite is 100m up the track on the left.
Visit Hūnua Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
$10.00 (GST inclusive)
$4.50 (GST inclusive)
$0.00 (GST inclusive)
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.
No water supply. You need to take enough water for your stay.
No power supply.
Long drop toilet on site.
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.
Natural playground includes bush clad ranges with streams, waterfalls and magnificent vista.