Kopuriki

Deep in Kaingaroa Forest, this little spot on Parapara Road is the kind of place most people drive straight past without realising it’s there. That’s honestly part of the appeal — it’s quiet, properly quiet, with the forest doing most of the work when it comes to keeping kids entertained. If your lot are the type who’d rather poke around in the bush than queue for a slide, they’ll be happy here. Worth stopping if you’re passing through the region and need a breather somewhere that doesn’t feel like every other roadside park.