Matiu/Somes Island Campsite

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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

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Unpowered Campsite

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

Adult	$13/day
Child	$6.50/day

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John Howell

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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 almost 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 😍

Nick Morrison

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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? 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 Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? 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 Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
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	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.	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	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Water from tap	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Water from tap
Dump Station	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a 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
Booking Required	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Book online here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/default.aspx?sg=msc	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? 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	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No
Vehicle Access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	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.	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	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No
Large Vehicle Access	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No
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.
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.	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.

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