Source: Department of Conservation, data as of 11 August 2026. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Data credits
Wairarapa at a glance
| DOC campsites | 6 |
|---|---|
| Most sites | Holdsworth Campsite (150) |
| Most campsites in | Tararua Forest Park 3, Holdsworth area 1, Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve 1 |
| Free campsites | 1 |
| Campsites with a fee | 5 |
| Adult nightly rates listed | $10 |
| Campsite categories | Standard campsite 5, Basic campsite 1 |
| Campervan access | 6 |
| Dogs allowed in some form | 6 |
| Flush toilets | 4 |
| Campfires permitted (fire season rules apply) | 6 |
| Unpowered sites | 302 |
| Landscape | Forest 3, Rivers and lakes 3, Coastal 1 |
| DOC huts in the region | 36 |
Campsites
| Name | Type | Access and facilities | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holdsworth CampsiteHoldsworth area | Standard campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Flush toilets, Cooking shelter, Campfires, Untreated tap water | Adult $10 per night |
| Putangirua Pinnacles CampsitePutangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve | Standard campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Flush toilets, Campfires, Stream water | Adult $10 per night |
| Waiohine Gorge CampsiteTararua Forest Park | Standard campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Flush toilets, Campfires, Untreated tap water | Adult $10 per night |
| Bucks Road CampsiteTararua Forest Park | Basic campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Campfires, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Free |
| Kiriwhakapapa CampsiteTararua Forest Park | Standard campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Flush toilets, Cooking shelter, Campfires, Stream water | Adult $10 per night |
| Corner Creek CampsiteRemutaka Forest Park | Standard campsite | Campervan, Car, Caravan, Cooking shelter, Campfires, Non-flush toilets, Stream water | Adult $10 per night |
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