Rimutaka Forest Park brochure - Department of Conservation
Rimutaka Forest Park brochure - Department of Conservation
Rimutaka Forest Park brochure - Department of Conservation
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Catchpool Valley is the most popular<br />
entrance to <strong>Rimutaka</strong> <strong>Forest</strong> <strong>Park</strong>. Within<br />
Catchpool Valley are short walks suitable<br />
for all ages and fi tness levels. There’s also<br />
access through di erent bush types to<br />
longer tramps via the Orongorongo Valley.<br />
Catchpool Valley has a well-maintained<br />
campground which puts you within close<br />
reach <strong>of</strong> tracks, picnic sites and safe<br />
swimming spots in Catchpool and Grace’s<br />
streams. You can also hire your own DOC<br />
hut in the Orongorongo Valley.<br />
Beech forest dominates much <strong>of</strong> the park,<br />
joined by podocarps at lower altitudes.<br />
These These forests support hundreds <strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> indigenous<br />
plant species and provide habitat for a range<br />
<strong>of</strong> invertebrates, freshwater fi sh, reptiles and birds<br />
including reintroduced brown kiwi.<br />
Catchpool Centre<br />
The Catchpool Centre is available to hire for groups<br />
up to 50 people. With kitchen facilities, wood<br />
burning stove, a large function room and lawn area,<br />
it is ideal for corporate and social functions and<br />
education and community groups.<br />
For more information and to book, contact the<br />
DOC Wellington Visitor Centre on 04 384 7770,<br />
wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz.<br />
Photo: DOC.<br />
Places to stay<br />
Camping<br />
The campground has toilets, showers and free gas barbecues.<br />
Food must be cooked on the barbecues provided provided or or with with liquid<br />
or gas operated stoves. Portable generators are are not not permitted.<br />
There’s also a camping spot on the Five Mile Loop (see map).<br />
For information on camping fees contact the Wellington Visitor<br />
Centre on 04 384 7770, wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz or visit the<br />
DOC website: www.doc.govt.nz/.<br />
Booked huts<br />
A number <strong>of</strong> huts in the Orongorongo Valley are available for<br />
exclusive hire.<br />
They are all equipped with mattresses, water, heating, toilets<br />
and, except for Boar Inn, gas cookers and utensils.<br />
For information and to book, contact the DOC Wellington<br />
Visitor Centre on 04 384 7770,<br />
wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz<br />
or visit http://booking.doc.govt.nz/.<br />
Turere Lodge<br />
Turere Lodge is a 32-bunk hut with four 8-bunk rooms, which<br />
can be individually hired, and a communal kitchen and living<br />
area. The whole building can be hired, making it ideal for school<br />
and scout groups, etc. Turere Lodge is an easy 2.5 hour walk from<br />
Catchpool Valley car park and does not require a river crossing.<br />
For information and to book, visit http://booking.doc.govt.nz/<br />
or contact the DOC Wellington Visitor Centre on 04 384 7770,<br />
wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz.<br />
For hut warden volunteer opportunities at Turere Lodge, visit<br />
www.doc.govt.nz/getting-involved/volunteer-join-or-start-a-project/<br />
Photo: Lisa Paton<br />
Mountain biking and<br />
horse riding<br />
Mountain biking and horse<br />
riding riding are permitted in the<br />
logged areas in the south <strong>of</strong><br />
Catchpool Valley (see map).<br />
For information about access<br />
visit www.doc.govt.nz/.<br />
Photo: Matt Barnett<br />
Hunting<br />
DOC encourages recreational<br />
hunting in specifi ed areas.<br />
For information and hunting permits,<br />
contact the DOC Wellington Visitor<br />
Centre on 04 384 7770,<br />
wellingtonvc@doc.govt.nz<br />
Photo: Jeremy Rolfe<br />
Photo: Jeremy Rolfe
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