DOC campsites in Waikato
Waikato covers Raglan's surf coast, the Waitomo caves, Pureora Forest and the farmland around Hamilton. DOC campsites are in the forest parks, and the holiday parks sit near the towns and the coast.
Campsites
Bookings and fire season
Bookable DOC campsites need a booking even if you hold a DOC Campsite Pass, and Great Walk campsites must be booked ahead for the Great Walks season. Campsites that cannot be booked are first come, first served.
Before lighting any fire, check the fire season for the area on checkitsalright, the Fire and Emergency New Zealand site, and read the DOC alerts for your campsite on the day you travel.
Official sources: Department of Conservation, Fire and Emergency New Zealand
Guides for Waikato
Nearby regions
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