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Raetea Peak Camp Site

NTL
At a glanceFree campsite
Free CampingBackcountry

About this campsite

Free backcountry campsite in Raetea Forest, Northland, with basic facilities near Mangamuka Gorge. Toilets and stream water available, 18km from Kaitaia.

Raetea Peak Camp Site is a backcountry camping area in Raetea Forest and Mangamuka Gorge Scenic Reserve, Northland. This conservation campsite sits at the northern foot of Raetea Forest, a lowland coastal forest alongside State Highway 1 near Mangamuka Gorge. The site is approximately 18 kilometres south-east of Kaitaia and accessed via a stream ford off the highway. Facilities include toilets and stream water. No camping fees apply. The reserve features kauri and towai forest with clear rocky streams, offering a peaceful base for exploring the Far North's native bush.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Backcountry
Free Camping

Location

Weather Forecast

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MON☁️
12° / 5°
💧 2%
TUE🌦️
11° / 3°
💧 2%
WED🌦️
12° / 3°
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THU☁️
12° / 4°
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FRI🌦️
11° / 6°
💧 89%

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Raetea Peak Camp Site

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