Mangamate Campsite, Whirinaki

A basic campsite beside the Whirinaki River near the village of Minginui, at the edge of Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, one of the finest podocarp forests in New Zealand. It's managed by Ngāti Whare, the iwi of the area.

Facilities are basic, so come self-sufficient. The Whirinaki Waterfall Loop Track and the Arahaki Lagoon walk start nearby, and the forest is home to kererū, kākā and the rare blue duck (whio). Bring insect repellent.