Otaki Forks Campsite

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Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

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Camp on a river terrace within Otaki Gorge.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Otaki
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	More than 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes
Booking Required	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.
Large Vehicle Access	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Take care on the narrow road.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes Take care on the narrow road.

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150 camp sites. Open October long weekend till Easter.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Tauz

Ranking: 6/10

The camp site further up the end of the road is closed until october so I had to stay at the first campsite which wasnt too bad. Couple cars drove in through the night other than that it was quiet. Theres a toilet there. No good veiws but was still an ok spot for one night 👍🏼 care takers house is not far

Reviewed about 1 month ago

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Don Strachan

Ranking: 10/10

Outstanding! BIG space on a number of different levels with heaps of little hide-away corners. Great bush views & flushing toilet! One of the best DOC sites. Last few ks drive in are "interesting" and probably not for big Van's or caravans? Don't stop at the first little site - drive the extra k to on of the best spots ever. Bugs weren't bad either.

Reviewed 7 months ago

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Alyson Reid

Ranking: 10/10

This campground is perfect! There is so much space and the setting us idyllic. This spot is right beside the river, with a man-made swimming hole. There are also some awesome walks nearby. Basic facilities. Ample privacy.
We paid $13 per person. Just make sure to stop at the caretakers cabin to pay before driving to the campsite so you don't have to go back.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Grant Duguid

Ranking: 8/10

Nice spot.

Reviewed over 3 years ago

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Peter Pan

New Zealand

Ranking: 9/10

This is such a great spot! Long, long gravel road with a river crossing to get there, so be careful if you have a big van or caravan, but well worth the drive. We were the only ones in the whole site, which we couldn't quite believe! Plenty of space and DOC standard flushing toilets and running water. Beautiful spot!

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Janek Belcher

Germany

Ranking: 5/10

Long gravel road to get there but the place was nice and you get woken up with nice bird songs.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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Brenda Wallace

New Zealand

Ranking: 7/10

The occasional speeding hoon will come through for a fast drive, so pick your tent site with this in mind -- away from the thouroughfare is best.

Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in January 2014

Dick Kooij

Denmark

Ranking: 8/10

Beautiful spot at the end of a valley. Last 5km is very narrow road, but possible for campervans.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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