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Catchpool Valley campsite.
Catchpool Valley Campsite

Located in Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley and Remutaka Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region

This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley.

There is a large space for unbooked casual campers as well as three bookable areas. The areas are clearly signposted. 

Non-bookable area

  • 61 non-powered sites

Bookable area

Titoki zone

  • Type: Tent site only - small tents
  • Cars: No
  • Campervans: No
  • Number of sites max: 3 non-powered sites
  • Number of people max: 15, 5 per site

Maire zone

  • Type: Tent site - larger tents
  • Cars: No
  • Campervans: No
  • Number of sites: 12 non-powered sites
  • Number of people max: 60, 5 per site

Totara zone

  • Type: Campervan site
  • Cars: No
  • Campervans: Yes
  • Number of sites: 4 non-powered sites
  • Number of people max: 32, 8 per site

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 are open for stays up to 30 June 2025.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings are available for three zones (19 sites). For school groups or large group bookings, contact the Nelson Visitor Centre.

Book Catchpool Valley Campsite online.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

South of Wainuiomata follow the Coast Rd for 10 km to the main Remutaka Forest Park entrance. Drive 2.5 km towards the top carpark. In heavy rain you  may need to drive across a concreted stream ford.

The gate to the campsite is on the right before the end of the road. The driveway into the campsite is gravel.

This is a 45 minute drive from Wellington city. 

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1760876, N5420387
Latitude: -41.35195763, Longitude: 174.9230983
  • There is mobile phone reception.
  • Fires not permitted at any time.
  • Motorised quad bikes and motorcycles not permitted at any time.