Ōtaki Forks Campsite
Ōtaki Forks area
14 Rankers Reviews
7 Face-to-Face
8 Otaki
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Camp on a river terrace within Ōtaki Gorge.
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Ōtaki Gorge Road closed
The Ōtaki Gorge Road is closed to vehicles and pedestrians until further notice.
There is an emergency track that you can walk to gain access to Ōtaki Forks. It is 5 km long and can be accessed 200 m past the locked gate on the Ōtaki Gorge Road.
First published on 26 September 2020. Last reviewed on 21 April 2022. -
Predator control for Western Tararua areas
An aerial predator control operation using 1080 bait was completed on 19 March 2022. There may be toxic carcasses in the area. Toxic carcasses can take months to break down.
The hunting area is open but do not take and eat animals in this area until the area is safe. This will be shown by the removal of the warning signs and this alert. The area in the pesticide summary map will also show as safe.
This operation is part DOC's National Predator Control Programme to protect native species.
First published on 5 April 2022. Last reviewed on 21 June 2022.
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Otaki |
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Road closed until further notice |
Reviews
Mark Dalgety
Ranking: 1/10
Road closed through 2021...
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
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.
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.
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Grant Duguid
Ranking: 8/10
Nice spot.
Peter Pan
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!
Janek Belcher
Ranking: 5/10
Long gravel road to get there but the place was nice and you get woken up with nice bird songs.
Brenda Wallace
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.
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Dick Kooij
Ranking: 8/10
Beautiful spot at the end of a valley. Last 5km is very narrow road, but possible for campervans.
Adam Hayley
Ranking: 6/10
One hell of an unsealed road to get to it, the water/river is not as accessible as described/mapped and the millions of crickets everywhere wasn't great. But nice loos and recycling.
Caroline
Ranking: 8/10
Nice big campground in the forest, be prepared for a windy gravel road to get there.
Jo Meekley
Ranking: 9/10
Camping in the middle of the forest with only a couple of possums for company is something I'll never forget!!!
Zara Leyden
Ranking: 10/10
Very cheap in great bush. Good swimming holes and walks.
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