Catchpool Valley Campsite
Located in Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley and Remutaka Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region
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Introduction
This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Facilities
- BBQ
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Phone
- Shelter for cooking
- Shower - cold
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Mountain biking
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
The gate to Catchpool valley is open:
- 6 am – 8 pm from 28 September until 7 April
- 6 am – 6 pm from 8 April until 27 September
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Image gallery
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Catchpool Valley Campsite Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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Easy access for motorhomes to Catchpool Valley Campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Exploring the Catchpool stream next to the campsite Image: Benhi Dixon | Creative Commons
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Cooking shelter at Catchpool Valley campsite Image: Peter Blaxter | DOC
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School group camping at Catchpool Valley Image: Peter Blaxter | DOC
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Catchpool Valley Campsite Image: Brian Dobbie ©
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There is a large space for unbooked casual campers as well as three bookable areas. The areas are clearly signposted.
Non-bookable area
- 61 non-powered sites
Bookable area
Titoki zone
- Type: Tent site only - small tents
- Cars: No
- Campervans: No
- Number of sites max: 3 non-powered sites
- Number of people max: 15, 5 per site
Maire zone
- Type: Tent site - larger tents
- Cars: No
- Campervans: No
- Number of sites: 12 non-powered sites
- Number of people max: 60, 5 per site
Totara zone
- Type: Campervan site
- Cars: No
- Campervans: Yes
- Number of sites: 4 non-powered sites
- Number of people max: 32, 8 per site
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 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are available for three zones (19 sites). For school groups or large group bookings, contact the Nelson Visitor Centre.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated/selected on arrival.
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
- There is mobile phone reception.
- Fires not permitted at any time.
- Motorised quad bikes and motorcycles not permitted at any time.
Contacts
| Wellington/Kapiti information | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| About: | Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre provides visitor information for this area |