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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

  • 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. 

Bookings

Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Thursday 14 May 2026.  

  • 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.

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).