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Te Pakau

Te Pakau (Eight Acre) is a conservation campsite located in Te Urewera, in New Zealand's East Coast region. It is accessed via a gravel road through the mid-Matahi Valley.

The area falls within Te Urewera, which holds a unique status in New Zealand law as a living entity, governed by a board and cared for by Te Uru Taumatua, the operational arm of Ngāi Tūhoe.

Campfires are permitted only in designated fire places and subject to any active fire bans. Note that the DOC Campsite Pass is not accepted here. For information, contact the Te Urewera Visitor Centre.


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