Waiohine Gorge Campsite
About Waiohine Gorge Campsite
Waiohine Gorge Campsite is a DOC campsite in Tararua Forest Park, 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 kayaking, rafting and swimming. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Cone Hut, 4 km away.
This secluded campsite is at the head of two spectacular gorges above the Waiohine River. A popular area for rafting, canoeing, swimming, and outdoor education.
Facilities
- Campfires allowed
- Unpowered sites
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Kayaking
- Rafting
- Swimming
- 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 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
Questions about Waiohine Gorge Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Waiohine Gorge Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Waiohine Gorge Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Waiohine Gorge Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Waiohine Gorge Campsite have?
Campfires allowed, Unpowered sites, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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