Otaki Forks Campsite
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Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Located in Ōtaki Forks area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
Campsite overview
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.
Dog access
About this 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.
Getting there
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
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.
Fees can be paid by EFTPOS when the Campsite Caretaker is onsite.
Passes
The campsite pass for rental campervans can be used at this campsite.
The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
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 | |