Located in Coromandel Forest Park and Kauaeranga Valley in the Coromandel region
Topo50 maps show tracks that have been permanently closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Maximum number of people is 50.
This is one of nine campsites beside the Kauaeranga River.
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
Book a Kauaeranga Valley campsite online.
Bookings are for a campsite in the Kauaeranga Valley – you can choose to camp at this particular campsite on arrival.
You can book for a maximum of 3 weeks.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
If you arrive after hours and wish to stay in one of the nine campgrounds you can pay by cash in the envelope provided at the visitor centre. The envelopes and dropbox are to the right of the main doors.
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre opening hours.
You can also pay using the online booking system.
Follow the Kauaeranga Valley Road from Thames for 14 km to the visitor centre. Hotoriori is the first campground on the left, 3 km north of Kauaeranga Visitor Centre.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1834095, N5890769
Latitude: -37.10016087, Longitude: 175.63419298
Mountain biking tracks start at the campsite.
Near to the Jasper Creek Short Walk.
There's a swimming hole called Emerald Pool close by on the river. It is lovely and clear and gets its name from the colour.
| Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
| Full office details | |