Matiu / Somes Island Campsite

Wellington

Wellington

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CampgroundBBQTent SiteDrinking WaterToilets

About this campsite

Camp on Matiu / Somes Island, a predator-free reserve in Wellington Harbour with tent sites, BBQ facilities, and rich history managed by DOC.

Matiu / Somes Island Campsite offers tent camping on a predator-free scientific and historic reserve in Wellington Harbour. Managed by the Department of Conservation, the island is owned by Taranaki Whānui iwi and governed by a Kaitiaki Board. The campsite provides basic facilities including barbecues, drinking water and toilets. Access to the island is by ferry from the mainland. Campers can explore the island's rich multicultural history and restored native wildlife habitats while enjoying a unique overnight stay in this island sanctuary.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Tent Site

Facilities

BBQ

Location

Matiu / Somes Island Campsite•WGN

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Weather Forecast

via Open-Meteo

TODAY🌦️

12° / 9°

💧 100%

SUN☁️

12° / 6°

💧 2%

MON☁️

13° / 3°

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TUE☁️

14° / 9°

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WED🌦️

15° / 11°

💧 27%

Common questions about Matiu / Somes Island Campsite

What facilities does Matiu / Somes Island Campsite have?

Matiu / Somes Island Campsite has bbq, tent site, drinking water and toilets. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Matiu / Somes Island Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Matiu / Somes Island Campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season.

Where is Matiu / Somes Island Campsite?

Matiu / Somes Island Campsite sits in WGN. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Matiu / Somes Island Campsite

Facilities recorded for Matiu / Somes Island Campsite
Facility	On site
BBQ	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Toilets	Yes

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