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Waiohine Gorge Campsite

Waiohine Gorge Campsite sits at the head of two spectacular gorges above the Waiohine River in Tararua Forest Park, Wairarapa, about 18 km northwest of Greytown.

The DOC-managed site offers up to 50 non-powered tent sites, flush toilets, and picnic tables, with fees payable on site. Access is via a gravel road with several shallow ford crossings and narrow, winding sections. Dogs are permitted on a leash.

The campsite is a popular base for swimming, rafting, canoeing, and outdoor education, with the crystal-clear Waiohine River offering deep pools and good summer conditions.

A swing bridge across the gorge — the Jim Nimmo Bridge — provides access to tramping tracks and huts deeper into the park. Ongoing predator control in the area supports diverse birdlife. There is no mobile network coverage at the site.


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