Pohangina Base Campsite

About this campsite

Location and layout

Situated on the western bank of the Pohangina River, the Pohangina Base Campsite provides an ideal base for day trips into the Ruahine Forest Park, or to explore the or . Access to the Pohangina River is a 15 minute drive away via Piripiri bridge.

Note that the eastern boundary of the site is a high cliff – caution is required.

A large grassy clearing at the back of the grounds, overlooking the Pohangina River and across to the Ruahine Forest Park, provides an ideal spot for pitching your tent. A smaller clearing sheltered by trees south of the Pohangina Base buildings may also be used for camping.

Each campsite caters for up to six people.

Adjacent lodge

Pohangina Base lodge is adjacent to the campsite. It has bookable bunkrooms, a communal living space.

Facilities and services

Campsite users will have access to an outdoor tap, a flush toilet and two hot showers in the outer building.

Campsite users are not permitted to use the indoor facilities in the lodge (kitchen, communal living area, and indoor bathroom).

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shower - hot, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $12 per night
• Child (5 - 17 years): $6 per night
• Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

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Your booking will be for your chosen site.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

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