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Pokaka Mill Campsite

Ohakune, Manawatū-Whanganui

Free, basic DOC site in the Tongariro Forest. Rough road in.

Cost: Free
Booking: No need to book
Sites: 30

Pokaka Mill Campsite — Department of Conservation · CC BY 4.0

A free campsite with about 30 non-powered tent sites and non-flush toilets, set in forest. Fires aren't allowed. The access road is rough gravel and 4WD is recommended.

Good to know

Rough gravel road, 4WD recommended
Bring water
Fires are not allowed

Best time: Summer
Open: Summer
Getting there: Rough gravel road; 4WD recommended
Vehicles: 4WD only
Dogs: No dogs

Facilities

Toilets

Directions

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