Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve, WellingtonOpen
Current advisories
Putangirua Pinnacles car park closed
02 September 2026
The car park has been significantly eroded by the recent storm event and is unsafe for vehicles. Limited parking is available before the car park barricade. Park with care and consideration. First published on 21 February 2026. Last reviewed on 3 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 50
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Not drinkable
- Dogs
- On a lead
Getting there
The campsite is located halfway between Cape Palliser and Lake Ferry. 58 km south of Martinborough via Lake Ferry Rd, turn on to Cape Palliser Road and continue for approximately 13 km.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.45016° S, 175.22403° E
About this place
Sited beside the Putangirua Stream with views of Cook Strait and a pebbly beach across the road. You can drive to the seal colony near Cape Palliser lighthouse.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
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.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- 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).
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