Whakahoro Campsite
Whanganui National Park • Manawatu/Whanganui
Alerts
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- About
- 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.
- 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
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Rivers and lakes
- Access
- Boat, Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 36
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.
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.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
Bookings
Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey.
Getting there
44 km west of Owhango, off SH 4 at the end of Oio Rd.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1778918, N5669213
Latitude: -39.10924157, Longitude: 175.07087872
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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