Bookings required
In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)
Bookings are required if staying as part of the Whanganui Journey
Outside the Great Walks season (1 May – 30 September)
Bookings are not required - first come, first served
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Camp in a remote setting. The forest is a mix of rata, rewarewa, rimu, tawa, and kowhai trees.
Fees
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
|
Date range |
Adult NZ |
Adult INT |
Child NZ |
Child INT |
Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 October - 30 April |
$19 |
$19 |
$9 |
$9 |
Free |
|
1 May - 30 September |
$10 |
$10 |
$5 |
$5 |
Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey.
Whanganui River Road, on SH 43, 21 km from Taumarunui.
Tracks to this campsite
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Duration: N/A Difficulty:
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1786004, N5687522
Latitude: -38.94152742, Longitude: 175.14618482
- Boil, filter or treat water – water from tap is not treated.
- No cellphone coverage on the Whanganui River.
- Wasps are a known hazard and are particularly common from January until May. Carry antihistamines if you’re allergic to their stings.
Maximum 2 consecutive nights stay for Whanganui Journey river trip campers. You won’t be charged for staying an extra night at a campsite or hut due to high river levels – don’t canoe the river when water levels are predicted to rise or flooded.
DOC Customer Service Centre
| Phone: | 0800 275 362 |
| Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | Whanganui Office |