11 October 2026
Showers, clearing this afternoon but remaining mostly cloudy, with possible drizzle this evening. Northwesterlies developing this morning.
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Boielles Campsite
Camp near the Waiotauru River at Ōtaki Forks, close to walks and tramping in the Tararua Forest Park.
Category
Standard
Booking
Required
Unpowered sites
15
Dogs
Allowed
Alerts for Boielles Campsite
Predator control Tararua Forest Park
DOC and OSPRI distributed toxic cereal bait pellets by helicopter near this area on 11 and 23 March and 19 May 2026. A caution period is in place for approximately 8 months. Visitors are advised not to take dogs into the area until the caution period has ended. 1080 is deadly to dogs. How to keep dogs safe around 1080 . View the distribution map (PDF, 2749K) . View the pesticide summary map First published on 3 March 2026. Last reviewed on 21 May 2026.
Kapiti-Horowhenua forecast
Issued 11 Oct 2026, 11:03 am
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing to fine in the morning. Northwesterlies developing for a time in the morning and afternoon.
13 October 2026
Occasional rain. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
14 October 2026
Occasional rain, becoming persistent about the ranges in the evening. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
Showers, some heavy. Westerlies, turning southerly in the evening.
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About Boielles Campsite
Camp near the Waiotauru River at Ōtaki Forks, close to walks and tramping in the Tararua Forest Park.
Essential preparation for Boielles Campsite
The campsite is an open grassy field directly adjacent to the Waiotauru River . There is a small cooking shelter, flush toilets, good river swimming , and at the start of a number of day walks and longer overnight tramps . The campsite is on the Te Araroa Trail. No rubbish facilities are provided at this campsite. You need to take all your rubbish with you when you leave. Getting there 1 km south of Ōtaki, turn into Ōtaki Gorge Rd. The campsite is 19 km east of Ōtaki township. Ōtaki Gorge Rd is a narrow gravel lane in places.
Dog access at Boielles Campsite
Dogs allowed. Keep dog under control at all times.
Facilities at Boielles Campsite
- Shelter for cooking
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walking tracks near Boielles Campsite
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Bookings, access, facilities, water, fire restrictions and dog rules can change. Confirm current information and carry out all waste.