Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
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Bev Bacon
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Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
Introduction
This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek, with an old logging and exotic (redwood) forestry trial area nearby.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Fire pit/place for campfires (except in fire bans)
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - flush
- Water from stream
15 non-powered/tent sites
Activities
- 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
Dogs on a leash only
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite. There is a maximum of seven days per stay for this site.
Fees from 1 July 2022
- 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.
Turn off SH2, 15 km north of Masterton onto Kiriwhakapapa Rd, and follow 7 km to road end. 5 km of gravel road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1814686, N5479284
Latitude: -40.80798898, Longitude: 175.5461171
Address: 596 Kiriwhakapapa Road, Tararua Forest Park 5881
Walking and tramping
Walk the Kiriwhakapapa Loop Track (1 hour) or climb up to Blue Range Hut (2 hours one way).
Contacts
| Kapiti Wellington Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 4 384 7770 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| 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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