Simpsons Domain Campsite
Located in Hunterville area in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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Introduction
A basic campsite in a spectacular forest 5 minutes off State Highway 1 and across an historic bridge.Access
- Foot
- Mountain bike
Landscape
- Forest
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Toilets - non-flush
Activities
- Bird and wildlife watching
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
This is a large clearing surrounded by trees at the end of a long driveway - a great place to pitch a tent for the night or park your campervan. The clearing is large enough to have a good game of cricket.
Simpsons Domain was the site of an old logging mill. The campsite is located at the place of the mill workers settlement. Another clearing visible from the road is the location of the old mill. All that remains now is a concrete slab.
Facilities
Very basic, water is not provided. There is one pit toilet.
Fees
Free.
Bookings
No booking required.
For large groups, contact the Palmerston North office to obtain the key for access onto the grass.
From SH1, just North of Hunterville turn to the west onto Murimoto Road. Look out for the large brown road sign pointing the way. Continue down Murimoto road until you come to the large white concrete gate to Simpsons Domain and follow the driveway to the carpark at the end.
Location
-39.90055560 lat 175.59753806 long
Water is not provided at this site, you must bring water with you.
Bird and wildlife watching
The Domain includes some 800 year old podocarp trees. When they fruit they attract birds from all around the surrounding district.
Contacts
| Te Papaioea / Palmerston North Office | |
| Phone: | +64 6 350 9700 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | manawatu@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
28 North Street Palmerston North 4410 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 11010 Manawatu Mail Centre Palmerston North 4442 |
| Full office details | |