Bucks Road Campsite

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

Enjoy the picturesque campsite above the Tauwharenīkau River set in regenerating bush. Camp at the road end or walk approx 150 m along the track to a grassy area amongst trees. Walk the Tauwharenīkau Gorge Track or cool off with a swim in the river.

Fees

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

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: Bucks Road, Underhill Rd, Tararua Forest Park 5773

15 minutes from Featherston, via Wakefield St, Underhill Rd then Bucks Rd to end. 5 km of gravel with steep sections.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1797681, N5451381
Latitude: -41.06512777, Longitude: 175.35320587

There is no longer access to the river bed via the Middle track at the northwest end of the carpark due to the end point being washed away.

The site is very exposed in strong winds.