Wellington, North IslandCouncil campground
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Basic camping at Belmont Regional Park's Dry Creek entrance, with drinking water and toilets but no powered pitches.
The council lists treated drinking water.
Dogs must be controlled and kept out of prohibited farmland areas; follow lead requirements.
Campfires are prohibited at Dry Creek and throughout Belmont Regional Park.
Policy checked 14 October 2026.
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Generic AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsCouncil campground / Wellington
AI illustration
Generic AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsDOC campsite / Wellington
AI illustration
Generic AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsDOC campsite / Wellington
AI illustration
Generic AI-generated camping artwork, not a photograph of this campsite. It does not represent the site's actual landscape, pitches or facilities.
Artwork: Outdoor Next / AI-generated artwork / AI-generated illustration / DetailsHoliday park / Wellington
Explore walking tracks across the region.
Area context
Washpool track above Te Kopi. Local surroundings shown, not a verified view of the camping pitches or named trail section. Capture date not supplied; not a live view of current conditions.
Photo: Joe Hansen / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWellington
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General backpacking illustration; location unverified. This is not a photograph of the named route or evidence of its terrain, condition or difficulty.
Photo: Cody Black / Unsplash License / DetailsWellington
Area context
Slip on Atiwhakatu Track. Published in DOC's Atiwhakatu Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Isaura Blakiston / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWellington
Area context
Beginning of the Big Bend Track. Published in DOC's Big Bend Track guide. Photograph date not supplied; this is route-area context, not a verified trailhead or current-condition photograph.
Photo: Laura Honey / CC BY 4.0 / DetailsWellington
Ideas from the wider area, including neighbouring regions. Check travel times before setting out.
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Pitched tents in Yosemite Valley, United States, not a New Zealand campsite or a pitching demonstration.
Photo: Andrew Scofield / Unsplash License / DetailsNew Zealand
Choose a New Zealand campsite by checking access, water, toilets and weather exposure, then assess your tent pitch before you unpack for the night.
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A cooking pot on a canister stove, photographed in France. The pictured setup is not a tested product recommendation. Equipment illustration only: the stove is pictured on timber, not an approved fire-safe surface or certified setup. Follow the actual appliance instructions and local conditions.
Photo: damien dufour / Unsplash License / DetailsNew Zealand
Check fire restrictions, land-manager permission and camping stove instructions before cooking outdoors in New Zealand, with a practical no-flame backup plan.
Area context
A road near Glentanner, New Zealand, facing snow-covered mountains. The photograph does not establish current road conditions or typical seasonal weather.
Photo: JinHui CHEN / Unsplash License / DetailsTrip planning
Plan for left-side driving, mountain roads and realistic travel times. Confirm overseas-licence entitlement and November 2026 transition details with NZTA.
A map reference point has not been verified. Use the park's own directions to confirm the entrance and vehicle access.
Official park directionsBasic camping at Belmont Regional Park's Dry Creek entrance, with drinking water and toilets but no powered pitches.
Use the Hebden Crescent entrance rather than another Belmont trailhead. Register and pay after finding an available pitch. Check the gate timetable carefully when planning an early ferry departure.
Tents, campervans and caravans use the designated camping area. An outside sink is provided, but there is no dump station. Campfires are prohibited. Check the council's current stay limits before planning a longer visit.
Check the official campsite information before travelling. The source-check date is not live availability or an assurance that access conditions are unchanged.