11 October 2026
Showers, clearing this afternoon, but cloud and drizzle remaining about western slopes.
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1 / 4Tararua Forest Park
Bucks Road Campsite
Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauwharenīkau River set in regenerating bush. Walk the Tauwharenīkau Gorge Track or cool off with a swim in the river.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
25
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Bucks Road Campsite
Predator control Tararua Forest Park
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter near this area on 11 and 23 March and 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Tararua Forest Park forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 7:33 am
12 October 2026
Morning drizzle in the west, otherwise fine. Clouding over everywhere in the evening.
13 October 2026
Showers, some heavy in the afternoon and evening.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain.
15 October 2026
Heavy rain easing to showers. Snow lowering to 1300 metres.
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About Bucks Road Campsite
Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauwharenīkau River set in regenerating bush. Walk the Tauwharenīkau Gorge Track or cool off with a swim in the river.
Dog access at Bucks Road Campsite
Dogs on a leash only.
Facilities at Bucks Road Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from stream
- Toilets - non-flush
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.