Taiko Camp

CIT

Taiko Camp

CIT

About this campsite

Taiko Camp on Chatham Island is the Chatham Island Taiko Trust's operational base since 1971, supporting conservation efforts for the endangered Taiko seabird.

Taiko Camp serves as the operational base for the Chatham Island Taiko Trust, established in 1971 when local farmer Manuel Tuanui identified a sheltered forest clearing suitable for early efforts to rediscover the endangered Taiko seabird. Located in a protected pocket of Tarahinau forest on the Chatham Islands, the camp sits centrally among known Taiko activity areas and provides shelter from prevailing south-westerlies. Originally a tent city for volunteers and expedition members, the site has supported all Trust conservation projects for over five decades. Contact the Chatham Island Taiko Trust directly to confirm current access arrangements and available facilities.

Location

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

WED🌦️

14° / 9°

💧 10%

THU🌦️

15° / 9°

💧 35%

FRI☁️

12° / 6°

💧 8%

SAT☁️

13° / 5°

💧 14%

SUN☁️

15° / 7°

💧 29%

Common questions about Taiko Camp

Can you book Taiko Camp online?

We hold no online booking link for Taiko Camp, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Taiko Camp?

Taiko Camp sits in CIT. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.