Located in Ohinepane Recreation Reserve and Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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.
New Zealand citizens and those ordinarily resident in New Zealand*:
International visitors:
For all visitors:
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
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.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1786004, N5687522
Latitude: -38.94152742, Longitude: 175.14618482
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.
Whanganui Office | |
Phone: | +64 6 349 2100 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | whanganui@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
34-36 Taupo Quay Whanganui 4500 |
Postal Address: |
Private Bag 3016 Whanganui 4540 |
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