Catchpool Valley Campsite
This is a standard campsite in the Wellington region. Camp beside Catchpool Stream close to walks in the Ōrongorongo Valley. It is closed in winter from May to Labour Weekend. (via site)
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Know before you go
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- Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.
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🏞️ Attractions
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Lake Kohangatera is one of two lakes in Fitzroy Bay (to the east of Pencarrow Head, on the eastern side of New Zealand's Wellington Harbour). It has an open water area of 17 hectares and is fed by Gollans Stream, which has its headwaters on Mount Lowry, 14 km to the north. The drainage basin area is about 1,700 ha. The lake's southern end extends close to the sea where it is dammed by the gravel
Seatoun is an eastern suburb of Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand and lies on the east coast of the Miramar Peninsula, close to the entrance to Wellington Harbour (Port Nicholson).
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Eastbourne
- Eastbourne Fruit Supply
- The Village Dairy
⛽ Fuel
- Sunshine Bay Service Station
BP Wainuiomata- Fuel station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Bbq
- Eastbourne Sports and Services Club
- Piranah Seafood
➕ Medical
- Muritai Health Centre
- Eastbourne Pharmacy
- Seatoun Medical
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
- Scorching Bay Public Toilets and Changing Rooms
🎾 Sports
- Wainuiomata Golf Course
- Muritai Croquet Club
- Bowls
🏧 ATM & bank
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Good to know
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Do I need to book ahead for Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, showers are available.
Is there an RV dump station at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, there's a sanitary dump station.
Are dogs allowed at Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Yes, dogs are allowed.
Is Catchpool Valley Campsite wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it's wheelchair accessible.
Who runs Catchpool Valley Campsite?
Catchpool Valley Campsite is operated by Department of Conservation.
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