Ohinepane Campsite
Ohinepane Recreation Reserve • Manawatu/Whanganui
Alerts
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- About
- This is a Great Walk campsite in the Whanganui area. This is one of four road access points to the Whanganui Journey. Look and listen for kererū, tūi and fantail. Brown kiwi can often be heard at night.
- 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
- Activities
- Bird and wildlife watching, Kayaking and canoeing
- Dogs
- Dogs on a leash only.
- Landscape
- Forest, Rivers and lakes
- Access
- Boat, Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 36
About this campsite
Camp in a remote setting. The forest is a mix of tūī, rātā, rewarewa, rimu, tawa, and kōwhai trees.
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 | Adult INT | Child NZ | Child INT | Infant NZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October - 30 April | $19 | $19 | $9 | $9 | Free |
| 1 May - 30 September | $10 | $10 | $5 | $5 | Free |
Proof of eligibility is required for the New Zealand rate.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey.
Getting there
Whanganui River Road, on SH 43, 21 km from Taumarunui.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1786004, N5687522
Latitude: -38.94152742, Longitude: 175.14618482
Know before you go
- Boil, filter or treat water – water from tap is not treated.
- No cellphone coverage on the Whanganui River.
- Wasps are a known hazard and are particularly common from January until May. Carry antihistamines if you’re allergic to their stings.
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.
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Weather
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