Alerts Modified Date: 2024-4-12 > Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka Track conditions
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
Adult (18 years and over): $16 per night
Child (under 17 years): free but booking still required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
Adult (18 years and over): $8
Child (under 17 years): free
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April )
Adult (18 years and over): $16 per night
Child (under 17 years): free but booking still required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
Adult (18 years and over): $8
Child (under 17 years): free
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
- Bookings are required
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
- Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.
In the heart of tui country (the bird and the beer!) this un-crowded camp is
located on the southern edge of Pahiatua township beside two hectares of
native bush. Sheltered by a high macrocarpa hedge, the grounds are beautifully
kept, with open sites of a generous size, some with large shade trees. The
ablutions and kitchen are basic, but lovely and clean. The kitchen has a stock
of pots, crockery and cutlery and the separate dining area is surrounded by
glass sliding doors and outdoor seating. There is a TV lounge also. On a patio
outside the kitchen you will find an automatic washing machine and dryer and
a dump station is provided. There is a BBQ for campers and a children’s play area.
Pets are okay by arrangement only. 18 sites have power and are $25
for two adults, $10 for each extra adult. Tent sites are $10 per adult with
children half price and under 5’s free. Your on-site host is Karolyn. Prices
subject to change.
Tucked on the Manawatu riverbank at the northeastern end of Dittmer Drive, this is manicured park-like camping in the heart of the city. Large trees provide shelter and shade and continue the ambience of the adjacent Victoria Esplanade Gardens where bush walks, aviary, rose gardens, the Lido Aquatic Park, an adventure playground and miniature train will keep the younger family members entertained. There’s room to move, with around 85 tent sites and 75 powered sites - 30 or so with double hard-paved stands, waste and sewerage drop points. The abundant facilities are tidy and clean, with a large TV room and kitchen with electric stove and a number of gas rings. There is an excellent coin-operated automatic laundry, refrigerated lockers. Dump station provided. No animals please and Eftpos available. Your hosts are Sue & Peter and Peter & Raewyn.
- Powered Sites and Tent Sites
$30 per night for 1 person
$42 per night for 2 people
$20 per night each additional adult
$12 per night for children 1 – 13 years old
Minimum Charge $30
Take the road to Scotts Ferry at the main road intersection in Bulls, otherwise
you may end up on the wrong side of the river mouth! This small “Camp Inn”
is on your left, just as you enter the Scotts Ferry township, tucked up against a
stopbank of the Rangitikei River. Well loved by fishermen, the tidy paddocksite
has innovative ‘Hume tank’ single toilets and showers, with a dozen power
points and room for tents. A small, well-equipped kitchen cabin is unlocked
for campers to use. New Custodians Frank and Vicki. Powered sites, $10 per
day per site.$8 for non powered. Pet friendly.
Noted for whitebaiting, .fishing, surfcasting, kontiki fishing and boat club Access
to beach by car or a good walk. The ground are kept clean and mown. The
ablution block is very clean and has hand soap and drying tissues in the kitchen
are a fridge /freezer, microwave, toaster and a hot water jug. Two tubs plus
a automatic washing machine grace the laundry There is 6 permanent sites
occupied and 6 casual powered campervan sites, and tent sites (unpowered)
All casuals are $10 per person $5 for under 15, under 5 free. The camp is
unmanned but has a honesty system.
Just north of the Manakau township, on your left, is this large rambling campsite.
About an hour’s drive from the Interisland Ferry terminal, it’s part of a much larger complex. The camping area is in a secluded valley area, sheltered by native bush and mature trees. There is generous space for the 28 powered sites. A swimming pool, volleyball nets, bush walks and confidence course are available for your enjoyment. For the casual camper there is a simple porch-style kitchen with a fridge/freezer,Stove and Microwave . A solid but well-loved ablution block provides showers and toilets. Laundry facilities are available up at the main complex. There is also a BBQ for camper use. Your hosts are Darren and Colleen. Tent and powered sites are $16.50 per adult and $8.50 per child.
A self-contained cottage next to the owner's house, just south of Atene. You can also park your campervan or pitch a tent in the adjacent paddock. Sleeps five.
This lovely, eco-retreat on the right bank of the Whanganui River accommodates campers arriving by river.(Jetboat or Canoe) Or you can arrive road and Cross the Flying Fox (Aerial Cableway) The Campground has a flush toilet, gas heated shower or an outdoor fire bath in the bush for campers to use. Free Wifi is also available Your hosts are Kelly and Jane. Phone ahead to check availability. Camping charge is $10 per person per night.$5 per person for Cablecar. Great store on site - you can even get a cold beer.
From Ashhurst, it is an easy 24 km drive along Pohangina Road to Totara
Reserve (take Pohangina Valley East Road to avoid the unsealed section). Turn
left at Highland Home Church Camp into Churchill Drive and drive down
to the riverside. A selection of picturesque camping and picnicking sites are
tucked into native bush alive with tui and kereru. A lovely new ablution block
with showers. The park is very scenic, with a range of walking trails and great
swimming holes.
No dogs please. Camp caretaker Kelly Williams lives at
5 Churchill Drive at the Highland Home corner.
Tent sites (unpowered) are $16 for two people. Powered sites are $37 for two people. Extra’s $6.