Access is possible via John McDonald Road, not via Pukehinau Road (private). About 20 min drive time, vehicle with 4WD is advantageous. The place is surrounded by forest and clean. A toilet is available, but no running water. There is hardly reception.

Top-notch, 5 étoiles. Un camping gratuit comme ils ne le font plus. Un espace relaxant entouré de la nature avec une vue imprenable sur les étoiles. Toilettes en parfait état et beaucoup de parking. Ne tournez pas où votre GPS vous dit, mais prenez la route John McDonald; c'est une grande route de grêle, accessible même sans un 4x4 quand le temps est bon.

Si vous êtes à 45 minutes de route avec beaucoup de roches et de trous, alors c'est le bon endroit pour vous. Attention aux cartes Google conduisant les gens à travers une route 4x4 seulement. Si vous voyez une sorte de bâtiment comme une école, vous êtes sur la mauvaise route et va endommager votre voiture. Il n'y a rien là-haut mais une toilette vide et beaucoup de bois et un beau ciel la nuit. 5 étoiles si la route était mieux pour les véhicules plus petits.

Une route complètement pourrie, des trous et des puddles partout, nous sommes coincés dans la boue sans réseau là-bas.Nous avons marché 3 heures dans l'obscurité pour rencontrer un camp scolaire et appeler un camion tracteur - 800 $.

Road is fine for 2 wd it's a gravel road with some pot holes. It's a 15 min drive from the main road to camp site. When you arrive there it will be extremely quiet with one toilet. No phone signal. Stars are beautiful from here.

Road has recently been fixed up. OK for 2 wheel drive vehicles at present but recommended that you have 4 wheel drive. Not suitable for large vehicles. Follow signs until you get to Okupata caves then another 1.5km up to end of road. Campsite and Toilet on right.

Gave up on trying to find it. Camped illegally on the road.

4 by 4, at night, there were rabbits on the 'street' at all times, almost one hour in first gear, guessing at every other junction due to lacking signs, poor toilet. No, thanks! Going back and forth for nothing, it's better to pay for a reasonable campsite, to not waste your nerves, time and car!

Very off campsite but free and if you want to be alone it's perfect! It took us 35 min with our 2wd car from the main road. The oad is really bad with big rocks, cracks and pot holes. Follow the DOC signs towards Okupata caves and then 200 m more. No water but a long drop toilet is provided and we could make a fire in the evening :)

Widely available in classic car although the track is bad. 12km takes half an hour. Follow okupata cellars pukehinau especially not okupata rd! the ground is huge and the surroundings are nice and cool.