North Island
No. of tent sites:
26Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Building work at John Coull Campsite
Access to Campsite:
By boat.Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
22/6/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
Bookings are required for this campsite during the period 1st October to 30 April.
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100Mangawaiiti Campsite
No. of tent sites:
26Access to Campsite:
By boat,Fees:
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.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
17/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
Campsite located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access. In this remote setting, you will be able to look and listen for kereru, tui and fantail, while brown kiwi can often be heard at night. The forest is a mix of rata, rewarewa, rimu, tawa and kowhai trees.
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
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100No. of tent sites:
10Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Mangapurua Campsite construction work
Access to Campsite:
By boat,Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
16/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region.
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
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100No. of tent sites:
12Access to Campsite:
By boat.Fees:
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.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
16/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
Bookings are required during October to end of April.
Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100No. of tent sites:
17Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Bridge to Nowhere Walk extreme care required > Building work at John Coull Campsite > Mangapurua Campsite construction work > Predator control for Whanganui National Park and surrounds > Ground based ungulate control - Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka area > Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka tracks open to all users for summer > Ground based ungulate control - Matemateaonga area > Ngaporo Campsite closed
Access to Campsite:
By boat.Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs.Last Update:
16/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
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
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100No. of tent sites:
32Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-11-18 > Bridge to Nowhere Walk extreme care required > Building work at John Coull Campsite > Mangapurua Campsite construction work > Predator control for Whanganui National Park and surrounds > Ground based ungulate control - Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka area > Mangapurua and Kaiwhakauka tracks open to all users for summer > Ground based ungulate control - Matemateaonga area > Ngaporo Campsite closed
Access to Campsite:
By boat,Fees:
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
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs, sorry.Last Update:
27/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
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.
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100No. of tent sites:
20Access to Campsite:
By boat.Fees:
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.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogsLast Update:
27/7/2023DESCRIPTION:
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.
Phone(s):
+64 6 349 2100Piripiri Campsite
No. of tent sites:
4Alerts:
Piripiri Campsite is closed.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationLast Update:
1/5/2024DESCRIPTION:
Piripiri Campsite is closed due to damage to the grounds by vehicles.
Phone(s):
0800 275 362No. of tent sites:
12Access to Campsite:
By boat,Fees:
Seasonal restrictions
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
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
No dogs.Last Update:
3/5/2024DESCRIPTION:
This is a boat access only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
Seasonal restrictions
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
Phone(s):
0800 275 362No. of tent sites:
3Fires Allowed?:
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Access to Campsite:
By campervan, car or caravan.Hot showers. Flushing toilets.
Overseeing Body:
Information courtesy of the Department of ConservationDog Policy:
Dogs on a leash only.Last Update:
7/6/2024DESCRIPTION:
This is a standard campsite above the Pohangina River near the Ruahine Forest Park.
Bookings required.
