10 October 2026
Cloudy periods. Isolated showers developing around midday, becoming confined to the ranges in the evening. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
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Urchin Campsite
This popular site makes a good base for hunting, tramping, walking and mountain biking with a variety of tracks close by.
Category
Basic
Booking
Not required
Unpowered sites
10
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Urchin Campsite
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Taupo forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
11 October 2026
Occasional rain clearing to fine in the afternoon. Westerlies developing for a time in the afternoon and evening.
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers. Light winds.
13 October 2026
A few showers. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies developing.
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About Urchin Campsite
This popular site makes a good base for hunting, tramping, walking and mountain biking with a variety of tracks close by.
Dog access at Urchin Campsite
Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
Facilities at Urchin Campsite
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from stream
- Toilets - non-flush
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
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