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Otaki Forks Campsite.
Ōtaki Forks Campsite

Located in Ōtaki Forks area and Tararua Forest Park in the Wellington/Kapiti region

One of the main entrances to Tararua Forest Park, the campsite is surrounded by open river terraces and regenerating bush.

School House Flat campsite

This is the main camping area with 150 sites.

It is closed in winter. 

Services

Campsite ranger on site October – May.

Fees

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

Fees can be paid by EFTPOS when the Campsite Caretaker is onsite.

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

1 km south of Ōtaki, turn into Otaki Gorge Rd. Campsite is 19 km east of Ōtaki township. Narrow gravel access with one stream ford.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1787182, N5471884
Latitude: -40.88273913, Longitude: 175.22165329