Catchpool Valley Campsite

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About: This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley.
Facilities: BBQ
Non-powered/tent sites
Phone
Shelter for cooking
Shower - cold
Toilets - flush
Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Wheelchair accessible
Toilets
Water supply
Activities: Mountain biking, Picnicking, Swimming, Walking and tramping
Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.
Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan
Unpowered sites: 76

About this campsite

There is a large space for casual campers as well as three smaller areas. Bookings are required for all campsites. The areas are clearly signposted.

Bookable areas

Catchpool Valley Campsites

Type: Tent site only
Cars: Maximum 2 vehicles allowed
Campervans: Yes
Number of sites: 61 non-powered sites
Number of people max: 366, 6 per site

Titoki zone

Type: Tent site only - small tents
Cars: No
Campervans: No
Number of sites: 3 non-powered sites
Number of people max: 15, 5 per site

Maire zone

Type: Tent site - larger tents
Cars: Maximum 1 vehicle allowance
Campervans: No
Number of sites: 10 non-powered sites
Number of people max: 50, 5 per site

Totara zone

Type: Campervan site
Cars: No
Campervans: Maximum 1 campervan allowed
Number of sites: 4 non-powered sites
Number of people max: 32, 8 per site

Fees and bookings

Fees

Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Bookings are available for three zones (19 sites). For school groups or large group bookings, contact the Nelson Visitor Centre.

Book Catchpool Valley Campsite online.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

Getting there

South of Wainuiomata follow the Coast Rd for 10 km to the main Remutaka Forest Park entrance. Drive 2.5 km towards the top carpark. In heavy rain you may need to drive across a concreted stream ford.

The gate to the campsite is on the right before the end of the road. The driveway into the campsite is gravel.

This is a 45 minute drive from Wellington city.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1760876, N5420387
Latitude: -41.35195763, Longitude: 174.9230983

Know before you go

There is mobile phone reception.
Fires not permitted at any time.
Motorised quad bikes and motorcycles not permitted at any time.