Central Clearing Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in Pirongia Forest Park, WaikatoDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
Pirongia track closures
20 July 2026
These tracks are closed due to track damage from a severe weather event in February 2026: Bell Track Kaniwhaniwha: Kahikatea tree Mahaukura Track Wharauroa Track. This is a long-term alert. First published on 14 February 2026. Last reviewed on 21 July 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
This is a backcountry campsite located on Bell Track in Pirongia Forest Park.
Contact
DOC Customer Service Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Kaniwhaniwha Campsite
Basic • Waikato • 4.3 km
Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush • Toilets
Pahautea Hut Campsite
Backcountry • Waikato • 6 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
Pāhautea Hut
Standard • 20 bunks • Waikato • 6 km
Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush • Water from tap - not treated
Unnamed campsite
Waikato • 12.2 km
All details
- Facilities
- ['Toilets']
- Activities
- []
- Access
- ['Foot']
- Setting
- ['Forest']
- Unpowered sites
- 4
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic
- Dogs
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
- Location
- Located in Pirongia Forest Park
- Source data
- View source data
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.37.96209° S, 175.03626° E
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Sources
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).