CampgroundHidden gem

Battle Hill Farm Forest Park campground

Pāuatahanui, Wellington

Grassy campground on a working farm park near Pāuatahanui, NZ$8 an adult.

Price
Adults NZ$8, children 5-16 NZ$4, under 5 free
Booking
No need to book
Sites
120
Battle Hill Farm Forest Park campground
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Flat grass beside a stream for children to splash, with flush toilets, a free electric BBQ at the Dell car park and fire pads. The 500 ha park has bush and farm loops and the summit track for views. Gates close in the evening so plan your arrival.

Good to know

  • No dogs anywhere in the park
  • Gate closes 6pm Apr-Sep, 8pm Oct-Mar
  • Pay card only at the Homestead
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed Paekākāriki Hill Road then park road; avoid long vehicles at the far sites
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • BBQ
  • Fire pits
  • Rubbish bins
  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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