Ohinepane Campsite

Located in Ohinepane Recreation Reserve and Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region

This is a Great Walk campsite in the Whanganui area. This is one of four road access points to the Whanganui Journey. Look and listen for kererū, tūi and fantail. Brown kiwi can often be heard at night.

Camp in a remote setting. The forest is a mix of rata, rewarewa, rimu, tawa, and kowhai trees.

Fees

In the Great Walks season (1 October – 30 April)

  • Adult (18 years and over): $19 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $9 per person, per night

Outside the Great Walks season (1 May  – 30 September)

  • Adult (18 years and over): $10 per person, per night
  • Child (5 to 17 years): $5 per person, per night

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.

Book Ohinepane Campsite online.

Whanganui River Road, on SH 43, 21 km from Taumarunui.

Tracks to this campsite

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.

Check safety information about Whanganui Journey.