Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand
Campsite DOC Whanganui National Park
Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026
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80m
-39.12933, 174.99925
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.
Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply
Prices are per person, per night. NZ rates are for New Zealand visitors and INT rates are for international visitors.
Date range
Adult NZ
18 + years
Adult INT
18+ years
Child NZ
5 to 17 years
Child INT
0 to 17 years
Infant NZ
0 to 4 years
1 October – 30 April
$19
$19
$9
$9
Free
1 May – 30 September
$12
$12
$6
$6
Free
is required for the New Zealand rate.
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.
Access: Boat
Landscape: Rivers and lakes
Dogs: No dogs.
Sites: 0 powered, 17 unpowered
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