Holdsworth Campsite
Located in Holdsworth area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
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Introduction
At the eastern park entrance beneath the Tararua Ranges. Enjoy walks, fishing and swimming nearby. There are also grassed areas for sports.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Activities
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
Dog access
Holdsworth Lodge provides accommodation for 28 (bookings required).
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Payment methods:
- Cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite, or
- Eftpos on arrival with the campsite warden.
There is a maximum of seven days per stay for this site.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
2 km south of Masterton, turn off SH2 at signpost to Mt Holdsworth, Norfolk Rd. Drive along road into Mount Holdsworth Rd. The campsite is 15 km from SH turnoff. Sealed road access, gravel carpark.
Location
Mount Holdsworth Rd, 15 km west of Masterton.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1808984, N5468482
Latitude: -40.90666847, Longitude: 175.48016448
- Recycling facilities available.
- Take home all non-recyclable rubbish.
Campfires
If the fire season allows for camp fires, they can only be lit in an on-site brazier allocated by the caretaker. Contact the on-site caretaker on +64 6 377 0022.
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 |
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