Bookings not required - first come, first served
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.
Dogs on a leash only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
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School House Flat campsite
This is the main camping area with 150 sites.
It is closed in winter.
Services
Campsite ranger on site October – May.
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.
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
Wellington/Kapiti information
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |