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Raumai Reserve
zoomSummer hot spot!
Raumai Reserve makes for a fun and relaxing overnight stay. The stoney beaches that line the river make it easy to find a good spot to swim, or try a spot of fishing. Large grey cliffs set a dramatic backdrop, while the many trees and shrubs offer shade to escape the summer heat.
Open to camping for tents and vehicles.
Max 3 night's stay per calendar month.
- Public toilets
- Picnic areas
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Gravel road access, parking on grass. Caution after rain.
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Organisation |
Manawatu District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North |
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Operating Season And Hours |
All year |
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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? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow 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 |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. Water from river - boil before drinking. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No 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. |
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? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. If cattle or sheep are grazing in the reserve, please keep dogs on a leash. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel access |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires allowed Open air fires are permitted. Open air fires are not allowed if a total fire ban is currently in place. Please phone 06 323 0000 before lighting any fires to check the open fire season. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Quiet area
✓ Close to river
✓ Fire allowed
✓ Dogs allowed
✓ Not too busy
𐄂 Safety concerns
𐄂 Field torn up
This was a great spot to rest for the night.
Nice spot with a river for swimming nearby.
We spent one night on Raumai Reserve.
This was such a lovely spot!
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10/10 | 1 |
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9/10 | 6 |
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8/10 | 3 |
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7/10 | 1 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 1 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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4.0/5
Amazing spot not to busy not a lot of campers easy access fire and dogs aloud close to river quiet area
Reviewed about 1 year ago
1.0/5
Chose not to stay here as the field was completely torn up, I would assume by the people mentioned in the last review.
Not wanting to encounter any such person in the night and aware that given the state of the field my car could have easily gotten stuck I decided to go elsewhere.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
0.5/5
We arrived to this campsite expecting it to be decent according to the other reviews.
However upon arrival there was a burned car in the middle of the campsite with obscene offensive symbols spray painted on the vehicle. However we decided to overlook this as the campsite was on a nice spot along the river. Within 20 minutes of setting up our spot there were a few young males circling the burned car in their vehicles and coming very close to us. As two young females traveling we felt very unsafe and decided we should not stay there for the night. I would not recommend camping here it appears to be a hangout spot for a particular crowd.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
This was a practice run for me in preparation for a long road trip.
I loved that I could park and set up my gears right by the river. It would be a place to swim if warmer. Lovely birdsong beautiful fresh air. Oh and private. Perfect for freedom camping. I'd go back.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
3.5/5
Large grassy area for campervans and tents by the scenic road.
2 long-drop toilets were clean and not smelly. A lot of fire pits. Very close to a stone/sand river beach with cliffs enjoyed by many locals. Downside is that many cars are coming in and out making it noisy, and sometimes dodgy people drive to and make their car drifting on the gravel area... we didn’t stay a third night feeling insecure because of them.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot, large grassy area for camping with clean drop toilets that didn’t smell.
Not very busy and plenty of space in mid January. But the best part of all is the excellent river swimming hole: clean, clear water (no dairy run off) with pebble riverbed so really nice to swim in.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
This was such a lovely spot!
There was only one other group there, and the toilet was pretty good. Great grassy area. Could hear the occasional car, but slept fine.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
This was a great spot to rest for the night.
Unfortunately, people who have been there before have left a mess. There are cans and scraps all over. However, the location is great and the toilets are clean.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
FREE site for all, easy access, space plentiful although be cautious on wet grass.
Toilets supply paper and foam but no flush.
Only people here on winter night, not far from Palmerston North, STUNNING setting beside Glen, with fire pits and stoney beach.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Site is large flat area just by the main road, we parked the van a little further down closer to the river.
Brilliant backdrop of the large stone cliffs on the other side of the river. Fires ARE allowed and there’s lots of fire pits from previous people down amongst the rocks closer to the river. Only complaint is the toilet was swarmed with mosquitos. Have never seen so many in my life. Made it impossible to use toilets, otherwise brilliant site.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Great little spot next to the river, we were the only overnight campers but plenty of people coming throughout the day.
Toilets are long drops 😐 but supplied toilet paper and hand sanitiser. Would stay overnight again!
Reviewed about 7 years ago
4.0/5
Amazing spot not to busy not a lot of campers easy access fire and dogs aloud close to river quiet area
Reviewed about 1 year ago
1.0/5
Chose not to stay here as the field was completely torn up, I would assume by the people mentioned in the last review.
Not wanting to encounter any such person in the night and aware that given the state of the field my car could have easily gotten stuck I decided to go elsewhere.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
0.5/5
We arrived to this campsite expecting it to be decent according to the other reviews.
However upon arrival there was a burned car in the middle of the campsite with obscene offensive symbols spray painted on the vehicle. However we decided to overlook this as the campsite was on a nice spot along the river. Within 20 minutes of setting up our spot there were a few young males circling the burned car in their vehicles and coming very close to us. As two young females traveling we felt very unsafe and decided we should not stay there for the night. I would not recommend camping here it appears to be a hangout spot for a particular crowd.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
This was a practice run for me in preparation for a long road trip.
I loved that I could park and set up my gears right by the river. It would be a place to swim if warmer. Lovely birdsong beautiful fresh air. Oh and private. Perfect for freedom camping. I'd go back.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
3.5/5
Large grassy area for campervans and tents by the scenic road.
2 long-drop toilets were clean and not smelly. A lot of fire pits. Very close to a stone/sand river beach with cliffs enjoyed by many locals. Downside is that many cars are coming in and out making it noisy, and sometimes dodgy people drive to and make their car drifting on the gravel area... we didn’t stay a third night feeling insecure because of them.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot, large grassy area for camping with clean drop toilets that didn’t smell.
Not very busy and plenty of space in mid January. But the best part of all is the excellent river swimming hole: clean, clear water (no dairy run off) with pebble riverbed so really nice to swim in.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
This was such a lovely spot!
There was only one other group there, and the toilet was pretty good. Great grassy area. Could hear the occasional car, but slept fine.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
This was a great spot to rest for the night.
Unfortunately, people who have been there before have left a mess. There are cans and scraps all over. However, the location is great and the toilets are clean.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
FREE site for all, easy access, space plentiful although be cautious on wet grass.
Toilets supply paper and foam but no flush.
Only people here on winter night, not far from Palmerston North, STUNNING setting beside Glen, with fire pits and stoney beach.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Site is large flat area just by the main road, we parked the van a little further down closer to the river.
Brilliant backdrop of the large stone cliffs on the other side of the river. Fires ARE allowed and there’s lots of fire pits from previous people down amongst the rocks closer to the river. Only complaint is the toilet was swarmed with mosquitos. Have never seen so many in my life. Made it impossible to use toilets, otherwise brilliant site.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Great little spot next to the river, we were the only overnight campers but plenty of people coming throughout the day.
Toilets are long drops 😐 but supplied toilet paper and hand sanitiser. Would stay overnight again!
Reviewed about 7 years ago
4.5/5
We spent one night on Raumai Reserve.
The place is really quiet and toilets are clean and opened all the night long. There is no tap but you can find disinfectant to clean your hands. The site is really nice close to the River.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
4.5/5
Nice spot with a river for swimming nearby.
Enough space for parking and grass for tents as well. It's not signed that you can camp there so without the app we wouldn't have found it. Toilets are rather new and clean but as it's a drop loo it's a bit smelly. They don't have sinks but toilet paper and foam disinfectant.
It's directly next to the main road and you can hear all cars but there isn't much traffic.
Reviewed over 7 years ago