Camping in Wellington and Kapiti

DOC lists 4 campsites in Wellington and Kapiti. 0 are free and 2 can be reached by car. Cheapest first.

Standard campsites (3)

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Catchpool Valley Campsite Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Ōtaki Forks Campsite Ōtaki Forks area	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, dogs on a leash, bookable
Matiu/somes Island Campsite Matiu/Somes Island	Standard $10–20 per adult	bookable

Backcountry and Great Walk campsites (1)

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Graces Stream Campsite Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley	Backcountry Varies, see DOC page	first come, first served

Campsite list: Department of Conservation open data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Fees are DOC’s published category fees; some campsites differ and prices can change. Always check the DOC page for alerts and closures before you go.

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Questions

Are there free campsites in Wellington and Kapiti?

Not in DOC's list for Wellington and Kapiti; the cheapest are standard campsites, $10–20 per adult.

How many DOC campsites are in Wellington and Kapiti?

4, from DOC's campsite data (updated weekly).

Do I need to book?

Many standard and serviced DOC campsites need booking, especially in summer. Basic campsites are usually first come, first served.

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