Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
About Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite is a DOC campsite in Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve, Wairarapa, on the North Island. It has 50 sites. Its facilities include campfires allowed, unpowered sites and flush toilets, 6 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 Papatahi Hut, 22 km away.
Sited beside the Putangirua Stream with views of Cook Strait and a pebbly beach across the road. You can drive to the seal colony near Cape Palliser lighthouse.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Water supply
- 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
Putangirua Pinnacles Scenic Reserve, Wairarapa, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Wairarapa
- Camping in Wellington: Holiday Parks, Regional Park Campgrounds and the Ferry Nights
- 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 Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Putangirua Pinnacles Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Water supply and Water from a stream, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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