Matiu/Somes Island Campsite

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Matiu/Somes Island Campsite

Matiu/Somes Island

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269 Basic Camping

36 Wellington

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Matiu/ Somes Island Camping Ground

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Information

Boat access only

Matiu / Somes is a wildlife reserve and makes for a fantastic Wellington overnight option. It's far easier than you might expect. Just book your campsite online here at ( http://booking.doc.govt.nz/default.aspx?sg=msc ) then drive to an overnight carpark and take one of the many scheduled East / West Ferries over to the island. You won't regret the little bit of extra effort. Kakariki are all over the island and if you see a ranger ask them if you can see if the oldest tuatara around is out of his burrow.

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Feature Value Info

Location

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Wellington

Categories
  • Basic Camping
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping only Camping only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Maximum Sites Available

  • 11 to 15 sites

Maximum Sites Available

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

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

Water from tap

Dump Station

  • No

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No

No

Booking Required

  • Yes, Booking is Required

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

Yes, Booking is Required

Yes, Booking is Required

Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.

Book online here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/default.aspx?sg=msc

Powered Sites

  • No

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No

No

Vehicle Access

  • No

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No

No

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

The island has a complete fire ban. Fires, fuel/gas stoves or lanterns are not allowed. During the dry summer months the island can be closed due to extreme fire risk which may affect your booking.

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Large Vehicle Access

  • No

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No

No

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Scenic Camping Site

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Scenic Camping Site

These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.

Contact

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Accommodation

  • Unpowered Campsite

    A maximum of 12 campers in total are permitted to camp.

    Adult $15/day
    Child $7.50/day

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John Howell's avatar

John Howell

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

This was a great campsite for my daughter and myself. The rangers are very picky of course about how clean your gear is when you arrive. They literally went through our tent with a dustbuster before we were allowed out of the hut they send you to when you arrive, but everyone there was super friendly. The campsite itself also has a kitchen and toilet facility, and power for charging stuff, The bird life is really close and accessible, we went for a night walk and also saw Weta and Tuataras on the path. We also went up to the old gun emplacement at the summit of the island. Great safe place to let your kids explore.
The boat trip just make it more of an adventure. Great time and would recommend it, especially for families.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014

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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Nick Morrison

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