Catchpool Valley Campsite
About Catchpool Valley Campsite
Catchpool Valley Campsite is a DOC campsite in Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley, Wellington/Kāpiti, on the North Island. It has 76 sites. Its facilities include barbecue, unpowered sites and phone, 10 in all. Things to do here include biking, picnicking and swimming. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Boar Inn, 4 km away.
This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley.
Facilities
- Barbecue
- Unpowered sites
- Phone
- Cooking shelter
- Cold showers
- Flush toilets
Things to do
- Biking
- Picnicking
- 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
Catchpool Valley & Ōrongorongo Valley, Wellington/Kāpiti, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Wellington/Kāpiti
- 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
- Freedom Camping in Wellington 2026: Where You Can Stay
- Auckland to Wellington Drive 2026: Route, Time, Stops and Camping
Questions about Catchpool Valley Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Dogs are allowed on a leash.
Can you take a campervan to Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Catchpool Valley Campsite have?
Barbecue, Unpowered sites, Phone, Cooking shelter and Cold showers, and 5 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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