Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Whakahoro Campsite

This is a Great Walk campsite in the Whanganui area. A large, flat, grassy site beside the river, and a good starting or mid-point stop if undertaking the Whanganui Journey.

Manawatu - Wanganui, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Whanganui National Park

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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120m

-39.10924, 175.07088

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About this campsite

This is a good starting or mid-point stop if undertaking the Whanganui Journey. There is a 10 bunk bunkroom and boat access nearby the campsite. 

Campers must use the nearby shelters to prepare meals.

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Facilities

Boat launching, Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Fees and bookings

Fees

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

$10

$10

$5

$5

Free

is required for the New Zealand rate.

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite. 

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the .

Bookings

Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey.

More details

Access: Boat, Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 36 unpowered

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