Tucked into Pureora Forest Park in the Waikato, Ngaherenga is a peaceful, well-loved campsite set near a stream beside lush native forest. It's a basic spot with non-powered tent sites, picnic tables, several fire pits (except during fire bans), and a single long-drop toilet, plus untreated tap water you'll need to boil. The setting is the real draw: this is some of the best birdlife in the North Island, so listen and look for kākā, kōkako, kākāriki and short-tailed bats from your tent. Access is easy on good gravel roads with no 4WD required, and it makes a handy base for shorter and longer walks. Don't miss the nearby forest tower, where you may spot kākā or kākāriki high in the canopy. There are smaller, more secluded corners for tucking out of the weather as well as open ground that suits larger groups and rooftop tents. Quiet, tidy and calm, with cell reception a bonus. Camp fees apply.