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Beaconsfield Valley Reserve

A rural and historic reserve

This 0.8ha reserve has a pleasant environment with a layout that stays true to its former role as a rural school. A number of former school buildings, including shelter sheds, are used as a community facility. A feature is the attractive mature trees, including a large totara which marks the south west corner entrance to the reserve, and a weeping elm tree.

The school house is identified in the District Plan as having heritage value Category C and at present houses a library serviced by the main library in Feilding.

- Self-contained vehicles only
- FREE
- Max 3 night's stay per calendar month
- Water tap
- Toilets
- Tennis Court
- Former School

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Manawatu District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North

Categories
  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-40.0913841429843

175.656479352712

Latitude
-40.0913841429843
Longitude
175.656479352712
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

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.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 3 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

3 nights

You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.

Maximum Sites Available

  • Up to 5 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

Up to 5 sites

There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.

Water Supply

  • Water supply available

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Water supply available

A supply of fresh water is available.

Water tap.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump 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

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is 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

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Large Vehicle Access

  • Large vehicle accessible

Large Vehicle Access

Can 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.

Check clearance of trees above entrance before entering.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Reviews

  • 2.5/5

    Not sure if this spot is still open for camping.

    Drove by yesterday and no one was there and the gate was shut.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    Jon's avatar

    Jon

  • 4.5/5

    We would never have known about this fantastic little site if it hadn't been on your app, and we were the first ever people to stay there!

    When we arrived the lady (sorry but I've forgotten her name) and her daughter who look after the school building and grounds made us feel so incredibly welcome. We were even taken on a guided tour of the now disused school building, which still had many artefacts and pictures from when it was last in use, which brought back many memories of our own childhood and how we were taught in England back in the 1960's.

    This site is an absolute little gem and with water and a toilet available it was amazing value at no charge!!! Our suggestion is that there should be a nominal charge for these facilities, as the upkeep of the school and grounds comes out of the local community funds, so this would help to go towards those costs and maybe even help a little with the required funding for renovating the school building itself.

    Finally, our thanks again to the lovely lady and her daughter who made us so welcome. The local community and NZ should be proud to have such people as ambassadors for their locality and country. I would award this site 5 stars out of five, it was that good.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

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    Stephen James