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Organisation |
DOC Manawatu/WhanganuiCentral government organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Ruapehu ▷ Taumarunui |
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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? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 4 nights You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row. Four nights maximum in a single calendar month. |
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. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
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. |
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. |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected. |
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. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
𐄂 Scary atmosphere
𐄂 No phone service
𐄂 Isolated location
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1.0/5
Probably was a nice place but we arrived at night and it was pretty scary, a few mins drive off the main road and no phone service.
We did not stay
Reviewed about 2 years ago
3.0/5
A tiny trail head car park area with a long drop only.
No signage about whether you can camp or not, but it was deserted so we took our chances. Close to road but very quiet country lane so nothing came along all night. Prob only fits 2 small vans. Trail was closed when we were there due to bridge being washed out. It was closest free camping to the end of the Timber Trail so suited us but might not suit others wanting somewhere to hang out for the evening.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot very quite with a clean compost toilet.
Parking for about 4 campervans or 2 big ones.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
5.0/5
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this free spot.
Although, there is no indication that it actually is an official camp site. Picturesque trail head parking on the edge of the bush. Very rustic drop toilet. Extremely quiet except for nature sounds. It is small, but if everybody plays along, you could probably fit at least 4 small camper vans in there. I was alone that night. Would actually count this among my top 10 favorite free spots after 40+ years of van camping on 3 continents.
Reviewed about 13 hours ago
1.0/5
Probably was a nice place but we arrived at night and it was pretty scary, a few mins drive off the main road and no phone service.
We did not stay
Reviewed about 2 years ago
3.0/5
A tiny trail head car park area with a long drop only.
No signage about whether you can camp or not, but it was deserted so we took our chances. Close to road but very quiet country lane so nothing came along all night. Prob only fits 2 small vans. Trail was closed when we were there due to bridge being washed out. It was closest free camping to the end of the Timber Trail so suited us but might not suit others wanting somewhere to hang out for the evening.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot very quite with a clean compost toilet.
Parking for about 4 campervans or 2 big ones.
Reviewed over 6 years ago