Campsites in Manawatu-Whanganui

Manawatu-Whanganui stretches from the Whanganui River's bush-clad gorges to the volcanic high country and rolling backcountry farmland inland. Campsites here range from riverside clearings and remote forest spots to grassy reserves near fords and stream crossings. It's varied terrain for overlanders, so expect quiet, off-grid stays as you explore the region's rivers, ranges and backblock roads.

Army Road Campsite

Bartletts Ford

Clements Clearing Campsite

Clements Clearing Campsite is a spacious, remote bush camp in Kaimanawa Forest Park, reached by an easy gravel road with fire pits and clean toilets.

Clements Road End Campsite

Clements Road End Campsite is a basic, shady spot in Kaimanawa Forest Park near Tūrangi, set in native forest at the start of the Hinemaiaia Track.

Intake campsite

Kaimanawa Road Campsite

Kakapo Campsite

Kimberley Reserve

Kimberley Reserve is a quiet, spacious bush campsite beside the Ōhau River near Levin, with safe river access and a handy stopover north of Wellington.

Koitiata Stream

Koitiata Stream is a wild, free dune campsite near coastal Koitiata in Manawatu-Whanganui, with a great swimming beach and room for just one vehicle.

Londons Ford

Londons Ford is a free riverside campsite in Manawatū-Whanganui with a large grassy area, swimming spots and a small forest walk on a former ferry site.

Mangahuia Campsite

Mangawhero Campsite

Mangawhero Campsite is a quiet forest tent site below Mount Ruapehu in Tongariro National Park, with flat ground, long-drops and superb stargazing.

Offgrid campsite

Ohinepane Campsite

Ohinepane Campsite is a spacious, highly rated Whanganui River Great Walk site in ManawatuWhanganui, with riverside space, hammock trees and a boat launch.

Patea Dam

Patea Dam is a lakeside South Taranaki campsite on New Zealand's longest manmade lake, with a boat ramp, hot showers and bushwalks, reached via rough gravel.

Piripiri Campsite

Piripiri Campsite is a quiet, flat riverside spot in the Pohangina Valley, Manawatu-Whanganui, with basic facilities and easy river access for jet boating.

Pohangina Base Campsite

Pokaka Mill Campsite

Pokaka Mill Campsite in the Tongariro Forest, Manawatu-Whanganui, is a remote off-grid spot with private sites, dark skies and a long-drop toilet only.

Pongaroa Sports Field

Raumai Reserve

Raumai Reserve is a riverside campsite on the Pohangina River in Manawatu-Whanganui, a relaxing summer spot just off the Manawatu Scenic Route.

Ruatiti Domain

Ruatiti Domain is a peaceful, free riverside campsite in Manawatu-Whanganui with grassy spots, fire pits and remarkably clean back-country toilets.

Simpsons Domain Campsite

Simpsons Domain Campsite is a basic forest stop near Hunterville in Manawatu-Whanganui, just off SH1, with minimal facilities and changeable access.

Te Iringa Campsite

Te Iringa Campsite is a quiet, bush-clad trailhead camp in Kaimanawa Forest Park, with basic facilities and firewood usually close at hand.

Te Ngutu o te Manu

Ten Man Hut

Ten Man Hut is a remote hunters' hut in Tongariro Forest, Manawatu-Whanganui, reached by a rough, steep 4WD or quad climb through native bush.

Traverse (A-Frame) Hut

Urchin Campsite

Urchin Campsite is a sheltered, bush-fringed camp in Kaimanawa Forest Park, Manawatu-Whanganui, with stream water and easy access to nearby walks.

Waiinu Beach Campsite

Waiinu Beach Campsite is a roomy, open coastal spot in Southern Taranaki, just metres from the sand with beach driving, toilets and a BBQ.

Waikoko Campsite

Waverley Beach Campground

Waverley Beach Campground is a large, tree-sheltered South Taranaki coastal site near a black sand beach with caves, hot showers and a big playground.

Whakahoro Campsite

Whakapapa Holiday Park

Woodville Ferry Reserve

Woodville Ferry Reserve is a spacious grassy riverside camp by the Ballance Bridge in Manawatu-Whanganui, with swimming holes and basic long-drop toilets.

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