Catchpool Valley Campsite
Dogs on a leash only
About this campsite
This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley.
There is a large space for casual campers as well as three smaller areas. Bookings are required for all campsites. The areas are clearly signposted.
Department of Conservation
Getting there
South of Wainuiomata follow the Coast Rd for 10 km to the main Remutaka Forest Park entrance. Drive 2.5 km towards the top carpark. In heavy rain you may need to drive across a concreted stream ford. The gate to the campsite is on the right before the end of the road. The driveway into the campsite is gravel. This is a 45 minute drive from Wellington city.
Department of Conservation
Before you go
There is mobile phone reception. Fires not permitted at any time. Motorised quad bikes and motorcycles not permitted at any time.
Department of Conservation
Nearest dog-friendly tracks
The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, 0.7 to 0.7 km away in a straight line. We have not routed a walking connection from the campsite, so check the map before you set off on foot.
On a curated trip
This campsite is a base for a longer dog-friendly route.
Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.