The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading New Zealand's response to H5 bird flu (H5N1). You can help protect our native birdlife and local poultry by knowing what to do. If you see three or more sick or dead wild birds together, please don't touch or move them. Report them to MPI and follow the latest advice.
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A local purpose reserve just off State Highway 1, Parikawau Reserve lies next to the Ōhau River. Though most of the reserve is under private lease, there is a large parking area with picnic tables where self-contained vehicles are welcome to camp year-round, provided a permit is obtained.
34 Parakawau Road, Ōhau 5570 View Map
34 Parakawau Road , Ōhau 5570
To camp at Parikawau Reserve, please apply.
Camping Permit Online Application