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Otaki Forks Campsite.
Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Located in Ōtaki Forks area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region

One of the main entrances to Tararua Forest Park, the campsite is surrounded by open river terraces and regenerating bush.

Schoolhouse Flat campsite is the main camping area with 150 sites.

No rubbish facilities are provided at this campsite. You need to take all your rubbish with you when you leave.

A campsite ranger on site from November to February.

Fees

  • 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. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Book Ōtaki Forks Campsite online.

Bookings are open for stays from 24 October 2025 to 30 April 2026.

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.

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