Pararaha Valley Campsite
Campsite★ 4.9 (14 reviews)
- Brand
- Auckland Council
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About
Grassed campground at the foot of a hill with an open shelter. The reserve is a scientific reserve owned by DoC and managed by Auckland Council. It is a spectacular area of coastal dunes and wetlands.
What guests mention
Great spot for a swimThe best spot to camp on the trail!Worth the walk
Themes drawn from recent guest reviews.
Location
What's nearby
- Whatipu Beach1.5 km
- Werera3.3 km
- Karekare Beach3.5 km
- Huia Settlers Museum6.0 km
- The Gap Viewpoint6.5 km
- Keyhole Viewpoint6.6 km
Straight-line distances.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Irwin Road Emergency Glider Strip — 10.8 km
- Nearest station
- Sunnyvale — 17.6 km
- Nearest beach
- Whatipu Beach — 1.5 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 14.5 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- NZD
- Power
- Type I plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Pararaha Valley Campsite?
From Pararaha Valley Campsite, the nearest station, Sunnyvale, is about 17.6 km away; Irwin Road Emergency Glider Strip is around 10.8 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Pararaha Valley Campsite from the beach?
The nearest beach, Whatipu Beach, is about 1.5 km from Pararaha Valley Campsite in a straight line.
How is Pararaha Valley Campsite rated?
Pararaha Valley Campsite scores 4.9 out of 5 across 14 guest reviews.
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