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Kiriwhakapapa Campsite.
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite

Located in Tararua Forest Park in the Wairarapa region

This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek, with an old logging and exotic redwood forest trail area nearby.

Fees

Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. The Iron Ranger is closed so paying with cash at the campsite is not possible. Contact the Visitor Centre (details below) for more information.

  • 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. 

Turn off SH2, 15 km north of Masterton onto Kiriwhakapapa Rd, and follow 7 km to road end. 5 km of gravel road.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1814686, N5479284
Latitude: -40.80798898, Longitude: 175.5461171

Address: 596 Kiriwhakapapa Road, Tararua Forest Park 5881

Walking and tramping

Walk the Kiriwhakapapa Loop Track (1 hour) or climb up to Blue Range Hut (2 hours one way).