Totara Reserve
Totara Reserve
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Totara Reserve camping grounds hide amongst native bush, hugging the crystal clear Pohangina River.
- Two camping grounds
- Large BBQ's
- Clean flush toilets & showers
- Swimming
- Great fishing
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Manawatu District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. Power Site $20+ Tent $12+ (prices estimate only) |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. Approx. 12 powered sites. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? Hot shower At least one hot shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. BOOKINGS RECOMMENDED |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 12+ powered sites |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? No cabins This location does not offer cabins for rental accommodation. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? No cabins with kitchen This location does not offer any cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? No en-suite units This location does not offer en-suite units for rental accommodation. |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? No self-contained units This location offers no self-contained units for rental accommodation. |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? No park motels This location does not offer park motels for rental accommodation. |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? No on-site caravans This location does not offer on-site caravans for rental accommodation. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Speak to site managers for advice. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Flush toilets |
Absolutely beautiful spot.
Great place to stay is the duck's nuts.
Love this place.
Can't fault this reserve always clean and tidy.
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5.0/5
Absolutely beautiful spot.
Been camping there since 1984 when there was only one toilet block with no showers and only the one camping area. We still prefer the original smaller area upriver of the bridge. Kelly the caretaker is a cool lady, really helpful, laid back and loves to get to know the visitors.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
5.0/5
Love this place.
Always clean and tidy .big sites
Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in January 2018
4.5/5
We stayed in the Kereru campground for 2 nights, the camp was beautiful, right next to the river and bush.
We heard Kereru, Ruru, Tui, Piwakawaka and maybe even a Kiwi. The facilities are quite new, very clean and the hot showers were quite a treat when camping. We arrived late the first night so didn’t see the caretaker until 3ish the next day which meant we missed out on some useful info about walks etc. The kids loved the playground and the camp was quiet enough for them to ride their bikes safely. There was a wedding at the Lodge/camp so that increased traffic, although they had a pretty good party both nights it wasn’t so loud to disturb us even at 4am. We look forward to coming back to explore more in the reserve and do a few more of the walks with the kids.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.5/5
Stayed here on the 3 January 2017 ......it was raining very hard ....
both camp sites are equally breathtaking.... we managed a nature trail walk in the rain, which was fab. Other camp mates made use of the wet weather 'body surfing' in the wet grass .. looked fun ... was fab to see. All campers were very friendly as was the care taker 😊😊 would recommend it ..
No shops ...just peace and quiet 😊..
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
5.0/5
Can't fault this reserve always clean and tidy.
Caretakers really friendly, great sized powered sites and lots to do. Love it.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.5/5
Great place to stay is the duck's nuts.
Highly recommend a visit.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.5/5
Great place to take the family swimming BBQs bush walks glow worms and a lot of native birds.
Clean tidy toilets and showers powered site as well.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago