Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Located in Ōtaki Forks area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
Introduction
One of the main entrances to Tararua Forest Park, the campsite is surrounded by open river terraces and regenerating bush.Highlights
Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Forest
- Rivers and lakes
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Fishing
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
School House Flat campsite is open over summer until the end of Easter break.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Image gallery
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Enjoying Otaki Forks campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Tents at Otaki Forks campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | DOC
![Tents at Otaki Forks campsite.]( "Tents at Otaki Forks campsite.")
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Otaki Forks campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Otaki Forks campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
![Tents and people at Otaki Forks campsite.]( "Tents and people at Otaki Forks campsite.")
Camping areas
School House Flat campsite (closed in winter)
This is the main camping area with 150 sites.
Black Gate campsite (open all year)
This is a smaller camping area with 20 sites, located 500 m before Schoolhouse Flat.
Services
Campsite ranger on site October – May.
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
Fees can be paid by EFTPOS when the Campsite Caretaker is onsite.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
1 km south of Ōtaki, turn into Otaki Gorge Rd. Campsite is 19 km east of Ōtaki township. Narrow gravel access with one stream ford.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1787182, N5471884
Latitude: -40.88273913, Longitude: 175.22165329
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 |
| Full office details | |