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Otaki Forks Campsite.
Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Located in Ōtaki Forks area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region

One of the main entrances to Tararua Forest Park, the campsite is surrounded by open river terraces and regenerating bush.

School House Flat campsite is the main camping area with 150 sites.

No rubbish facilities are provided at this campsite. You need to take all your rubbish with you when you leave.

A campsite ranger on site from November to February.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026. Summer only, winter bookings available at Boielles Campsite.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book Ōtaki Forks Campsite online.

Bookings are open for stays from 24 October 2025 to 30 April 2026.

1 km south of Ōtaki, turn into Otaki Gorge Rd. Campsite is 19 km east of Ōtaki township. Narrow gravel access with one stream ford.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1787182, N5471884
Latitude: -40.88273913, Longitude: 175.22165329