Camping at Kaitoke

Total Liqour Ban New Year's Eve

No Liqour is to be consumed in the park on New Year's Eve (31 December).

Entry will be refused to anyone bringing alcohol into the park and anyone caught consuming liqour will be required to leave.  The gates will close at 5pm and no entry will be permitted after this time.  This ban is to ensure the safety of park campers and rangers on New Years Eve.

Bush lined river terraces

Camping near Farm Creek

Enjoy camping on the flat grassy river terraces at the Pakuratahi entrance. Feel free to put up your tent or park your campervan where you choose within the designated camping area.

Camping fees: $5 per adult or $2 per child (aged 16 and under) per night.

Flush toilets and a treated water supply are located at the centre of the campground. Bring your own portable shower or take a dip in the river nearby.

Please pay and register by filling in the envelope provided in the information kiosk. Clearly display the receipt card on your vehicle or on your tent.

Campfires and barbecues

You are welcome to bring your own portable gas barbecue. Open fires are permitted on the river bed only. You must have the Park Rangers’ permission before lighting a fire.

Campervans

There is no dump station at Kaitoke Regional Park. The nearest public dump station is on SH2 in Upper Hutt, 12km south of Kaitoke Regional Park and in the rest area by the river (500m north of Moonshine Bridge)

There are no powered sites at Kaitoke Regional Park.

Dogs

Dogs are welcome at the park. Keep your dog under control at all times. Consider other people and pick up your dog's droppings. Stepping in dog poo is no-one's idea of a good day out!

The open spaces and rolling grassy terrain of Te Marua make that part of the park a great place to exercise your dog. Keen canine swimmers will enjoy the easy river access.