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Waiohine Gorge Campsite

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Number of tent sites - 50.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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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.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Carterton
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) 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 (NZ$1 to 10) 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	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation 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 Department of Conservation 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 Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil before drinking
Booking Required	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.
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.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Yes The road is gravel and fairly tight around corners so drive carefully	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Yes The road is gravel and fairly tight around corners so drive carefully
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs permitted. Must be on a leash at all times.

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Hazel

Ranking: 9/10

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 about 2 years ago

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Christelle Fourie

Ranking: 10/10

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 3 years ago

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Puma17

United States

Ranking: 6/10

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 about 8 years ago

Cymen Crick

New Zealand

Ranking: 9/10

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 10 years ago

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