Embandond. Rlly terrible campsite, looks like it hasn’t seen any matenence in years. The grass is so overgrown there wouldn’t be anywhere to camp anyways. Really desmil and sad. I moved on and decided to find somewhere else as this place was rlly poor and sketchy.. :(

The outhouse is located in the middle of the woods, about 200 meters from the campsite, and you have to cross a small river to get there (the path is paved, but the water still flows across). We had very few sandflies. Locals were also there, playing music and making a fire (it was a Friday, so that was probably the reason). Overall, it was perfectly fine for one night. Hiking was also possible from there. The downside: no cell service.

We arrived late a night and were completely alone! Nice campsite! Lots of sandflies - we didn't spend much time outside..

Be careful, the barrier was closed with a padlock and it was indicated closed for the winter, so we had to go much further to Okaihau.

Wanted to stay there for the night. Apart from the fact that you have to walk around 200m to the toilets on that path are a lot of holes filled with water and also a river with a concrete path, but 10cm under water…

The restrooms are on the other side of the river; you can't drive over them, and in heavy rain, you can't walk over them either. The campground was pretty wet and muddy; you couldn't drive on it. We parked in the roundabout at the entrance, where there was gravel and rocks. No cell reception.

Peaceful, great for a quiet night stop over - the stars were incredible as it feels like you’re in the middle of a jungle. But be warned if it’s rained in the past few days (or maybe just in autumn/ winter) you can’t cross the creek to the toilets. You can still park on the gravel near the entrance, there were plenty of free spaces. Was also a super friendly local who stopped for a morning chat.

So many mosquitoes in autumn, we left.

Amazing landscape. There is a sign saying that the facilities are closed (you still can get to the toilets by foot, but you need to cross a river, is a little bit slippery but it’s ok). In the middle of nowhere. Literally. No phone signal

Beautiful forested spot with tons of space. Ankles were eaten alive by bugs, recommend socks/boots. Do NOT drive your car across the creek to the toilet as there is a massive, unavoidable pothole on the other side. You will need to walk across the concrete slab, through the water (about 6” deep at most). Some traffic noise but not bad.