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Matiu/somes Island Campsite, campsite in Wellington/Kapiti
Photo and data: Crown Copyright, Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai.

Matiu/somes Island Campsite

CampsiteLocated in Matiu/Somes Island, Wellington/KapitiDOC data as at 20 September 2026

Bookable

Current advisories

Matiu/Somes Campsite closed

13 September 2026

Matiu/Somes Island Campsite is closed.  This is a long term alert.  First published on 4 November 2024. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.

Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.

About this place

Camp in a sheep paddock on this historic island.

All details

Facilities
Cookers/electric stoveNon-powered/tent sitesShelter for cookingWheelchair accessible with assistanceWater from tap - treatedsuitable for drinkingToilets - non-flushToilets
Access
Boat
Setting
Coastal
Unpowered sites
12
Bookable
Yes
Dogs
No dogs.
Location
Located in Matiu/Somes Island
Tents
Yes
Caravans
No
Toilets
Yes
Drinking water
Yes
Reservations
required
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Sources

  • OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
  • DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.