Catchpool Valley Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley, WellingtonOpen
- Sites
- 76
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Shower
- Yes
- Toilet
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- On a lead
Getting there
South of Wainuiomata follow the Coast Rd for 10 km to the main Remutaka Forest Park entrance. Drive 2.5 km towards the top carpark. In heavy rain you may need to drive across a concreted stream ford.
The gate to the campsite is on the right before the end of the road. The driveway into the campsite is gravel.
This is a 45 minute drive from Wellington city.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.35196° S, 174.92310° E
About this place
Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley. The campsite is closed in winter from May to Labour weekend.
Fees and bookings
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 are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Bookings are available for three zones (19 sites). For school groups or large group bookings, contact the Nelson Visitor Centre. Book Catchpool Valley Campsite online . Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Toilets
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Heating • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
Contact
Wellington/Kapiti information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.