Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
About Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
Kiriwhakapapa Campsite is a DOC campsite in Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, on the North Island. It has 15 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 7 in all. Things to do here include walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Arete Forks Hut, 9 km away.
This is a lovely family campsite beside a creek, with an old logging and exotic redwood forest trail area nearby.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Flush toilets
- Water from a stream
- Toilets
Things to do
- Walking
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Wairarapa
- Wellington Hikes With a Camping Base: Hills, Remutaka, Kāpiti and the Tararua Foothills
- Camping With a Dog in NZ: Where Dogs Are Allowed (2026)
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- Wellington and Wairarapa: a 4-day camping loop
- Wellington to Napier Drive 2026: Route, Time, Remutaka Hill and Camping
- DOC Hut & Campsite Bookings 2026: How to Book, Fees, Dates
Questions about Kiriwhakapapa Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Kiriwhakapapa Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Kiriwhakapapa Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Kiriwhakapapa Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Kiriwhakapapa Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Flush toilets and Water from a stream, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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