Waiohine Gorge Campsite

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 50.

Adult	$10/night
Child	$5/night

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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.

Waiohine Gorge Campground is set in a beautiful bush setting, located above a river junction and next to one of the best accessible swing bridges in New Zealand. Access along a lengthy gravel road that gets quite tight as you get towards the gorge - Something to consider if you have a large vehicle. However, the effort is well rewarded!

The Waiohine Gorge Campsite is still open, however vehicle access to the campsite is prevented by the road being washed away earlier in the year. Vehicles can be parked at the bus turn-around car park about a km from the campsite, so it involves a walk-in to the camp.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Waiohine Gorge Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$10.00 to $15.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$5.00 to $7.50 per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	$0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC Wairarapa

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Carterton

Categories

Basic Camping

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Coordinates

-40.9963949408576

175.390441417694

Latitude
-40.9963949408576
Longitude
175.390441417694

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	More than 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - Boil before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. From stream - Boil before drinking
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. The road is gravel and fairly tight around corners so drive carefully	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. The road is gravel and fairly tight around corners so drive carefully
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Reviews

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9/10	2	33%
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4.0/5

Nice place with a decent amount of space across several secluded areas, giving plenty of privacy.
Toilets were fine, not particularly clean but I'll take that over stinky drop toilets any day. I came here in late April and it was pretty much empty, although with lots of rain recently (and overnight for me) the campsite was flooded in some areas.

Very scenic drive to get there, although it's a long gravel road that's fairly steep in some parts. There's also no phone signal from about as soon as you enter the valley (at least, on Spark). Still, would recommend if you're well prepared!

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Basil
4.0/5

Great campsite for bushwalks and swimming down by the river.
Can get really busy on long weekends, hard to find a spot if you're not there early. The gravel road before the actual campsite is abit harsh if you're not driving a 4WD. otherwise awesome scenic spot.

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

Monet
4.5/5

A beautiful campsite which was well maintained.
We really enjoyed swimming in the river and the swing bridge was amazing. Some lovely bush walks too. Access is down a narrow, winding gravel road which might be challenging for those with large vehicles or towing.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Hazel
5.0/5

The road was fixed and I drove right to my camping area.
I loved the river and the swing bridge made my heart pound. The hidden waterfall was real cold but I enjoyed it. The tramping was spectacular. I will go back and take a tube next time. I love the place. They have flush toilets, but you need to bring your water.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago

Christelle Fourie
3.0/5

Stayed on jan 1st.
Campground is nice but flushing toilet is not working and appeared to not be working for sometime. People were continuing to poo in them and it is piling up. If you are self contained it is best. The river was ver pretty and the bridge fun.

Reviewed almost 12 years ago

Puma17
4.5/5

We spent a night here in late December with not many other people around.
The campground sits on a terrace, high above a river junction. A spectacular setting. The highlight is the nearby swingbridge. Our kids loved it and just quietly....I did too. We had to visit it again the next day.

Access isn't easy and we were happy not to meet any other large campervans coming the other way on some parts of the road.

Reviewed almost 14 years ago

Cymen Crick