Located in Whanganui National Park in the Manawatu/Whanganui region
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.
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Booking required if staying between 1 October - 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey.
You can only access this campsite from the Whanganui River.
The campsite is situated 35.5 km downstream from Taumarunui.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1783600, N5682000
Latitude: -38.99191318, Longitude: 175.1195009
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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