Waikawa Campground

Otaki

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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Otaki ▷

Diverse vegetation surrounds the campsite. Watch for fantails, tui, bellbird, whitehead, riflemen and kakariki. There are short walks, day trips and tramps nearby

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Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
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.	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.
Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Campsite This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Campsite This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Email: wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz

Phone: (04) 384 7770

Phone (intl): +64 4 384 7770

Otaki Address:
North Manakau Road, Tararua Forest Park, Kapiti

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
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.	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.
Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Campsite This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Campsite This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	11 to 15 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes Stream water	Is there fresh water available? Yes Stream water
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.	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.
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Basic Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Basic Campsite Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Wellington Region ▷ Otaki

Otaki Forks Camping Ground - Tararua Forest Park

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Kirsty Brewin

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

Nice little campground amongst the birds and the trees. Drop loo problem seems to have been sorted -it was nice and clean and even had toilet paper. Would happily camp there again.

Sheila Webb

United Kingdom

Ranking: 9/10

Fabulous walks in the area.

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Rhea Welsh-Hussain

Ranking: 7/10

Really pretty DOC campground but the drop loo was terrible. There was also a cat (from a caravan) that kept trying to get or food! Also a few sand flies, but the stunning waterhole made up for it all.

Tatiana Rochereau

Ranking: 7/10

DOC basic campsite. Not far from the main road. Easily accessible. So many places. Shelter to cook. Shade. Really cool. Protect and respect nature !

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Loic JOURNET

Ranking: 8/10

Grand espace de verdure proche d'une rivière avec des gouilles pour se baigner

Mabel Vanasperen

Ranking: 8/10

Beautiful spot. Several good places hard to find after dark. Very basic facilities but there is a shelter. Excellent place to stay on the way to take the boat in Wellington, but you risk staying too long in the morning.

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CMG

New Zealand

Ranking: 7/10

Great overnight camping/parking. Basic campsite, but pretty, sheltered and quiet. Easy access of the highway.

Arvid Hellquist

Sweden

Ranking: 7/10

Basic campsite. FREE! Nice river after about ten minutes walk.

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James Webster

Ranking: 5/10

Free campsite but unfortunately not a very nice long drop and badly signed. A good distance down Manukau Road North.

Vojtech Mejzlik

Ranking: 7/10

Nice quiet free camping, very large area, lots of green and trees, 2 dry wc, there's a small bay/pound in bush where you can dip called Swimming hall-5min walk, the place is well maintained.

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Joanna Doran

United Kingdom

Ranking: 8/10

Stunning spot, very quiet. Not loads of sites but we had no issue. Great stop over spot on the way south. We drove from here to Wellington and had most of the day to explore the city and museum before an evening ferry.

Meredith Griffiths

Canada

Ranking: 10/10

Free campsite with toilets, a shelter where you can make a fire and a nice walking track right next to the campsite. Really enjoyed camping here.

Aurelien Noailly

France

Ranking: 7/10

Beautiful place, no showers, no rubbish bins.... but free.

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