Campsites in Manawatū-Whanganui

107 campsites, caravan sites and holiday parks in Manawatū-Whanganui, with facilities and directions, and the ones we’d go back to first.

Our picks

Campground
Campground · TangarākauHidden gem
Bushlands Campground
Bush and riverside camping and cabins on the Tangarākau River, six km off the Forgotten World Highway.
Glamping
Glamping · PureoraHidden gem
Camp Epic (Timber Trail)
Canvas tents on the Timber Trail midpoint with solar power and a covered kitchen.
Glamping
Glamping · WhanganuiHidden gem
Takahuri Glamping
Geodesic domes with log fires beside the That Place mountain bike park.
Lodge
Lodge · Whakapapa Village
Chateau Tongariro Hotel
Historic grand hotel at the foot of Ruapehu. Good for tea, even if you don't stay.
DOC campsite · Ohinepane Recreation Reserve
Ohinepane Campsite
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.
Campground · PipirikiHidden gem
Pipiriki Camping Grounds
Secluded riverside campground at the end of the Whanganui River Road with cabins and a shop.
Campground · PureoraHidden gem
Piropiro campsite
Forest campsite beside the Timber Trail start, deep in Pureora Forest Park.
Campground
Campground · PohanginaHidden gem
Tōtara Reserve campground
Regional council campground among giant totara trees, open Labour weekend to April.
DOC campsite · Whanganui National Park
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.

Every other place we know

Holiday park · Whakapapa Village
Whakapapa Holiday Park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Wi-Fi
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Campground · Whangamōmona
Whangamōmona Camping Ground
Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Drinking water
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Campground · Mangaweka
Awastone and Mangaweka Campgrounds
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
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Campground · Tongariro
Cross X Roads Camping
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Campground · Ōhingaiti
Flat Hills Café and Tourist Park
Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
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Campground · National Park
Mangahuia Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
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Campground · Ohakune
Mangawhero Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water
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Lodge · Matahiwi
Matahiwi Roadside Cabins
Toilets · Drinking water
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Campground · Ohakune · Free
Pokaka Mill Campsite
Toilets
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Lodge · Ohakune
The River Lodge
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Lodge · National Park
Tongariro Crossing Lodge
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Freedom camping · National Park
Waimarino Park and Ride KiwiCamp
Dump station · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets · Drinking water
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Holiday park · Aramoho
Whanganui River Top 10 Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Kitchen · Powered sites · Rubbish bins · Showers
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Campground · Apiti
Apiti Domain campground
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Lodge · Ohakune
Canoe Safaris Lodge
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Holiday park · Hīmatangi Beach
Hīmatangi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Rubbish bins · Showers · Toilets
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Lodge · National Park
Howard's Lodge
BBQ · Kitchen · Wi-Fi
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Holiday park · Kai Iwi
Kai Iwi Beach Holiday Park
BBQ · Dump station · Powered sites · Rubbish bins · Showers · Toilets
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Freedom camping · National Park
KiwiCamp Waimarino Park and Ride
Powered sites · Rubbish bins · Showers · Toilets · Drinking water
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Campground · Koitiata
Koitiata Camping Ground
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Holiday park · Ohakune
Ohakune Holiday Park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
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Holiday park · Ohakune
Ohakune Top 10 Holiday Park
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Holiday park · Pahiatua
Pahiatua Carnival Park
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Freedom camping · Pongaroa · Free
Pongaroa freedom campsite and domain
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Campground · Vinegar Hill
Pūtai Ngahere Domain
Showers · Toilets
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Campground · Rangiwahia
Rangiwahia Domain camping
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Campground · Levin
Tatum Park campsite
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Lodge · Ohakune
The Hobbit Motorlodge
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Freedom camping · Alfredton · Free
Alfredton Domain
Picnic tables · Toilets
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Holiday park · Whanganui
Aramoho holiday park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
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Campground · Ashhurst
Ashhurst Domain Campground
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Campground · Dannevirke
Dannevirke Domain camping
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Campground · Eketāhuna
Eketāhuna camping ground
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Holiday park · Raetihi
Raetihi Holiday Park
Kitchen · Powered sites · Showers · Toilets
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Freedom camping · Woodville · Free
Woodville Ferry Reserve
Rubbish bins · Toilets · Drinking water
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Holiday park · Marton
Duddings Lake Holiday Park
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DOC campsite · Pureora Forest Park
Ngaherenga Campsite
Toilets · Drinking water · BBQ · Fire pits
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DOC campsite · Pohangina Valley area
Pohangina Base Campsite
Toilets · Showers · Drinking water
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Campground · Waiouru
Abbassia Camp
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Campground · Mangaore
Arapeti Campsite
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Campground · Kimbolton
Bartletts Ford Campground
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Campground · Ongarue
Bennett Rd campsite
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Campground · Linton Camp
Camp Kilsby
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Campground · Eketāhuna
Camper van parking and dump station
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Campground · Whanganui
Carolines Outback Camping Ground
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Holiday park · Castlecliff · Free
Castlecliff Beach Freedom Camping #1 (self-contained only)
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Holiday park · Castlecliff · Free
Castlehill Beach Freedom Camping #2 (self-contained only)
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Campground · Waimarino
Discovery Lodge Tongariro
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Campground · Feilding
Feilding Holiday Park
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Holiday park · Foxton Beach
Foxton Beach Holiday Park
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Holiday park · Foxton
Foxton NZMCA Park
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Campground · Atene
Freedom Camping
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Holiday park · Palmerston North Central
Freedom Camping For Self Contained Vehicles Only
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Campground · Waiouru
Helwan Camp
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Campground · Linton Camp
Kahuterawa Reserve
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Campground · Ranana
Kauika Campsite
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Free camp · Ruaroa · Free
Kumeti campsite
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Campground · Ormondville
Makotuku Domain
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Holiday park · Foxton Beach
Manawatu Caravan Club Holiday Park
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Campground · Mangaore
Mangahao-Makahika Track Start
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Campground · Mangaweka
Mangaweka Campground
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Holiday park · Kai Iwi Beach · Free
Mowhanau Lookout freedom Camping
Toilets · Drinking water
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Holiday park · Marton
NZMCA Park Marton
Dump station
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Campground · West End
Palmerston North Holiday Park
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Ramanui campsite
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Campground · Rongotea
Ross' Campsite
Showers
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Campground · Ōwhango
Ruapehu Christian Camp
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Holiday park · Orautoha · Free
Ruatiti domain
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Holiday park · Sanson · Free
Sanson Domain Freedom Camping
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Campground · Tangimoana
Scotts Ferry
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Holiday park · Free
Tāngarākau Gorge SC Campsite
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Holiday park · Tangimoana
Tangimoana Motor Camp
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Campground · Taumarunui
Taumarunui Holiday Park
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Campground · Kaiwhaiki
That Place
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Campground · Koriniti Pā / Ōtūkōpiri
The Flying Fox
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Campground · Papakai
Tongariro Holiday Park
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Free camp · Manakau · Free
Waikawa Campsite
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Campground · Waitārere Beach
Waitarere Beach Park Avenue Motor Camp
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Campground · Castlecliff
Whanganui Seaside Holiday Park
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Campground · Pureora
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Campground · Pohangina
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Free camp · Pahiatua · Free
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Campground · Bulls
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Campground · Gonville
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Campground · Ākitio
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Campground · Ōwhango
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Campground · Woodville
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Campground · Linton Camp
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Campground · Orautoha
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Holiday park · Whanganui East · Free
Caravan park
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Holiday park · Feilding
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Holiday park · Ōhau
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Holiday park · Waitārere Beach
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Holiday park · Herbertville
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