Campsites in Wellington

Wellington packs plenty into a compact region, from the forested valleys and river gorges of the Tararua and Rimutaka ranges to the rugged Wairarapa coast and its wild southern capes. The campsites here range from sheltered bush clearings and regional parks to exposed coastal spots near the sea, giving overlanders a solid base for exploring both the hills and the shoreline.

Battle Hill

Battle Hill is a family-friendly campsite in Wellington's Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, with a swimmable river, bushwalks and glow worms near the ferry.

Bucks Road Campsite

Bucks Road Campsite is a quiet, sheltered spot above the Tauherenikau River in Tararua Forest Park, with a swimming hole and tracks into the bush.

Catchpool Valley Campsite

Corner Creek Campsite

Corner Creek Campsite is a sheltered Remutaka Forest Park spot near Palliser Bay with coastal views, basic facilities and rocky ground.

Dry Creek

Holdsworth Campsite

Holdsworth Campsite is a spacious, family-friendly Wellington spot at the entrance to Tararua Forest Park, with flat grass, flush toilets and dogs allowed.

Kaitoke Campground

Kiriwhakapapa Campsite

Kiriwhakapapa Campsite is a spacious, creekside tent site in Tararua Forest Park near Masterton, with bush walks nearby and no phone reception.

Lake Domain Reserve

Morison Bush

Morison Bush is a peaceful Wairarapa riverside campsite on the Ruamahanga, reached by good gravel road, with easy swimming access and a long drop toilet.

Ngawi Camping Area

Ngawi Campsite

Otaki Forks Campsite

Otaki Forks Campsite in Wellington's Tararua Forest Park, a riverside spot with swimming holes, walking trails and old mill relics to explore.

Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite

Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite is a spacious streamside spot on the Wairarapa coast, at the foot of the Pinnacles walk with Cook Strait sunsets.

Stone Wall

Stone Wall is a basic, scenic Southern Wairarapa campsite on DOC land near the lighthouse, with a swimming hole and a rough, rocky 4WD access track.

Te Awaiti Camping Area

Tora Settlement Campsite

Tora Settlement Campsite is a quiet, windswept spot on the rugged south Wairarapa coast, popular for surfcasting and suited to RVs or rooftop tents.

Waikawa Campsite

Waiohine Gorge Campsite

Waiohine Gorge Campsite is a secluded riverside spot in Wellington's Tararua Forest Park, with a swing bridge, swimming holes and a short waterfall walk.

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