Wellington, North IslandCouncil campground
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Riverside camping at Kaitoke, with treated drinking water and a small number of powered sites near the ranger's office.
The campground facilities include treated drinking water.
Dogs must remain controlled; rangers can require leads during busy periods.
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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.
Illustrative
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 directionsRiverside camping at Kaitoke, with treated drinking water and a small number of powered sites near the ranger's office.
Enter from Waterworks Road and use the designated camping area beside the Pakuratahi River. Campervans and caravans are accepted, but a powered pitch is not guaranteed.
Pay at the campground machines and check the park's gate hours before arrival. Covered cooking shelters have electric barbecues; these are shared facilities, not private kitchens. There is no dump station.
Check the official campsite information before travelling. The source-check date is not live availability or an assurance that access conditions are unchanged.