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Kiriwhakapapa Campsite.
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek, with an old logging and exotic redwood forest trail area nearby.

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 for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

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

Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.

Walking and tramping

Walk the Kiriwhakapapa Loop Track (1 hour) or climb up to Blue Range Hut (2 hours one way).