Verns Camp
About Verns Camp
Verns Camp is a Basic DOC campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, East Coast, on the North Island. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and water from a stream, 6 in all. Things to do here include walking. It is reached on foot. Dogs need a DOC permit. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Mangamate Hut, 4 km away.
This is a good place to stop for lunch, with a shelter, fireplace and water.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Water from a stream
- Water supply
- Toilets
- Non-flush toilets
Things to do
- Walking
Fees
Free. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, East Coast, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Verns Camp
Is Verns Camp free?
Yes. Verns Camp is listed as free. Conditions can change, so check the latest details in KiwiCamping before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Verns Camp?
Dogs need a DOC permit.
Can you take a campervan to Verns Camp?
No. It is reached on foot.
What facilities does Verns Camp have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Water from a stream, Water supply and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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