Kahurangi Camping
public camping site in the Baton Valley
adjacent to the Kahurangi National Park
for the adventurous spirit
adjacent to the Kahurangi National Park
for the adventurous spirit
Kahurangi Camping is a private camp site located in the Ellis Valley directly adjacent to the Kahurangi National Park. It is the only public camping site in the Baton Valley area.
There are 6 basic designated parking areas in a flat paddock, available year round.
The sites must be pre booked & paid online. The site can be cold and shady in winter.
The access road is narrow, winding and gravel and is totally unsuitable for caravans or large campers. Sprinter-sized vans are OK — that's the maximum size.
Maximum 3 night stay
$10 per person per night
The sites must be pre booked & paid online. The site can be cold and shady in winter.
The access road is narrow, winding and gravel and is totally unsuitable for caravans or large campers. Sprinter-sized vans are OK — that's the maximum size.
Maximum 3 night stay
$10 per person per night
The Baton Valley
remote, wild and beautiful
The Baton Valley is remote, wild and beautiful, and comprises farmland, bush, some pine plantation and wild, clean rivers. It provides access into the National Park, either up the Baton to Flanagan’s Hut or to the Ellis Hut below Tuao Wharepapa (the Mt Arthur Range). There is ample opportunity for walking, swimming, biking and plenty of peace and quiet if you just wish to rest.
MAP & DIRECTIONS Whetūrangi
Protected Forever
The campsite is located on the 35ha property known as Whetūrangi. Once part of the neighbouring farm, the property was subdivided off in 2010 and bought by some conservation minded guardians who dedicated the next 15 years to a native plant restoration project culminating in the property being given permanent protection status via a QE2 Covenant in 2020.
Subsequently bought by neighbour Ange Palmer in 2026 with the intention to carry on the conservation work, Whetūrangi is now open to be shared so others may experience the delights of the bush, river and surrounding environs.
Whetūrangi Subsequently bought by neighbour Ange Palmer in 2026 with the intention to carry on the conservation work, Whetūrangi is now open to be shared so others may experience the delights of the bush, river and surrounding environs.