Remutaka Forest Park - Catchpool Valley
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-7-20 > Big Bend Track slip > Ōrongorongo Track reroute > Graces Stream Campsite permanently closed > Temporary closure of Catchpool Valley Campsite > Catchpool Valley Road damage
Catchpool Valley is the most popular entrance to Remutaka Forest Park. It includes Orongorongo Valley and its booked huts - bookings can be made via the online booking system or by contacting the Wellington Visitor Centre. Within Catchpool Valley are attractive short walks and access to longer bush tramps, a well maintained campground, and pleasant picnic and barbecue facilities. There is also a field centre, toilets, and a 24-hour emergency telephone. The Catchpool Valley is undergoing a transformation as pine trees planted by the former New Zealand Forest Service are removed to enable the return of native forest.