Top of the falls camping Hunua is a campground at 108 Ti Tree Way, Ararimu, in the Franklin district, with a Google rating of 4.4.
A good campground keeps the basics in order: sites that drain well, clean toilets, safe drinking water and clear rules about noise, fires and dogs. Before you go, check whether sites are powered or unpowered, whether you need to book, and what the check-in and check-out times are. Camps near bush and ranges, like those in the Hunua area, can be cooler, wetter and darker than the city, so pack warm layers, a good tarp, a torch and insect repellent. Regulars arrive in daylight to pick a level, sheltered spot, and they check the weather before they leave, since tracks and roads can be slippery after rain. They also take all their rubbish home and leave the site tidy.
For anyone looking for a night in the bush south-east of Auckland, Top of the falls camping Hunua at Ararimu is a place to pitch a tent or park a van.