Waiohine Gorge Campsite, Wellington - DOC Campsite

This secluded campsite is at the head of two spectacular gorges above the Waiohine River. A popular area for rafting, canoeing, swimming, and outdoor education.

Wellington, New Zealand

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Campsite DOC Tararua Forest Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Yes

Bookable

170m

Approx. elevation

-40.99603, 175.39027

Coordinates

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Campsite Map

About this campsite

Clear water with deep pools and rocks to jump off.
Only an hour up river to unnamed creek which has another swing bridge and a great view of the river.
Wade up stream to find a secret beach then float back down to bridge.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Kayaking and canoeing, Rafting, Swimming, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

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

Passes

The can be used at this campsite.

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.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 50 unpowered

Trails

Waiohine Gorge Campsite can be accessed on the trails Eastern Main Range, Rooty Rocky Waiohine , Mt Reeves Loop, Cone Ridge Loop and Neill Winchcombe loop from our trail directory.

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Waiohine Gorge Campsite