Te Pakau (Eight Acre) Waimana Valley, Te Urewera National Park

Once a dairy farm, it's now a large Department of Conservation camping area next to the Waimana River. Close to popular short walks in the spectacular forest nearby. Water and toilet facilities available. 60 sites available.

Getting there: Follow Bell Rd, off SH2 near Waimana and then onto Matahi Valley Rd. Campsite is 27km from SH2. Some gravel roads.