Catchpool Valley Campsite
Located in Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley and Remutaka Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
Introduction
This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Facilities
- BBQ
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Phone
- Shelter for cooking
- Shower - cold
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Mountain biking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
The gate to Catchpool valley is open:
- 6 am – 8 pm from 28 September until 7 April
- 6 am – 6 pm from 8 April until 27 September
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Image gallery
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Catchpool Valley Campsite Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Easy access for motorhomes to Catchpool Valley Campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Exploring the Catchpool stream next to the campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Cooking shelter at Catchpool Valley campsite Image: Peter Blaxter | DOC
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School group camping at Catchpool Valley Image: Peter Blaxter | DOC
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Catchpool Valley Campsite Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Titoki zone
- Type: Tent site only
- 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
- 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
- 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 pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in early April 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
Bookings are available for three zones (19 sites). For school groups or large group bookings, contact the Wellington Visitor Centre.
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.
Contacts
| Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 4 384 7770 |
| Email: | wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
18 - 32 Manners Street Wellington 6011 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 10420 The Terrace Wellington 6143 |
| Full office details | |