Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
The campsite is situated amongst coastal manuka forest within 5 minutes walk from Palliser Bay. Can get strong winds.
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.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
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.
Advance bookings are required throughout the year.
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.
Address: 44 Ocean Beach Road, Rimutaka Forest Park 5373
45 minutes from Featherston, along Western Lake Road.
Drive south from Featherston along the Western Lake Rd, and then west on Wharekauhau Rd to the coast. Drive north west alongside Ocean Beach to Corner Creek. Unsealed road for at least 3 km with two stream fords. Suitable for large vehicles. Accessible only from the eastern side of the Remutaka Range.
Location
Cape Palliser, 38 km south west of Featherston.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1770503, N5417757
Latitude: -41.37365272, Longitude: 175.03884988
This area is a popular destination for fishing, surfing, walking, hunting and mountain biking.
Wellington/Kapiti information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |