Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region
Fires permitted in designated fire places and only if there is no fire ban. Check rules and fire bans before you light.
A spot at the Waiohine Gorge Campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
Swing bridge at Waiohine Gorge Image: Benhi Dioxn | Creative Commons
Walking over the Waiohine Gorge swing bridge Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
From Carterton drive through Matarawa. Follow Moffats Rd, Joseph Rd then Waiohine Gorge Rd to end. 18 km NW of Greytown.
Waiohine Gorge Road is gravel with rough, narrow, and windy sections. There are two forded stream crossings. Drive carefully.
18 km northwest from Greytown in the Tararua Forest Park.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1800980, N5458936
Latitude: -40.9960276, Longitude: 175.39027388
Visitors must contact DOC before using the abseiling site.
There are a number of short tracks that descend from Waiohine Gorge Road into the gorge, giving access for picnicking, swimming, fishing and watersports. At the end of Waiohine Gorge Road a track leads down to the river. Near the Waiohine Shelter another track leads down to the river. At the ford at Devil Creek a route leads down the creek to the river.
Longer walks start across the suspension bridge at the campsite.
Totara Flats Hut: 4–5 hrs from Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Cone Hut: 2–3 hrs from Waiohine Gorge Campsite
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