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Kimberley Reserve, Levin

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Kimberley Reserve, Levin

- Camping is permitted 1 December - Easter Weekend, subject to availability
- There is a toilet/changing block open during this period
- A permit is required to camp at Kimberly Reserve at all times
- Dogs allowed off leash but must be under control at all times and kept away from swimmers/bush
- All campers need to apply for a permit from www.horowhenua.govt.nz

Warning: There is pest control work going on in this reserve. Please keep dogs on a leash and keep children in direct sight. Signage at the reserve provides more detailed information.

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Organisation

Horowhenua District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Levin

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-40.6639896353753

175.308957600594

Latitude
-40.6639896353753
Longitude
175.308957600594
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

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

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

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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.

Campers need to apply for a permit from www.horowhenua.govt.nz

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.

Dogs

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed

The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

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Reviews

    • Icon__tickSpacious and well-maintained

    • Icon__tickFree parking

    • Icon__tickQuiet and peaceful

    • Icon__tickClose to nature

    • Icon__crossCold showers only

    • Icon__crossPermit checks may occur

    • Icon__crossPotential for noise from groups

    • Very quite place to stay the night.

      Icon__personGap year

    • Nice open site with plenty of space.

      Icon__personMike Howe

    • Great place to stay and free.

      Icon__personGraeme mac

    • Awesome place.

      Icon__personJack

    • It is open now.

      Icon__personWendi

    4.5 14 Reviews Analysis

  • Great place to stay and free.

    Lots of room, flat and quiet. Toilets and cold shower.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

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    Graeme mac

  • Lovely spot, easy to get to, convenient to Levin, quiet, very dark at night, popular with groups, but not at all crowded

    Reviewed 11 months ago

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    Kathy from Australia

  • Really is an awesome spot, in nature, loads of space, friendly community.

    Probably one of my favourites

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Alf

  • Great big reserve really well maintained dog friendly it's flat big paddock plenty of room to park up cold shower and toilets river across reserve we were very impressed rubbish bins next to toilets

    great place to freedom camp

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

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    natashacroasdale9

  • It is open now.

    Lots of space, clean toilets. Non potable water. Need permit but they didn't seem to check. Highly recommend.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Wendi

  • A lovely large flat grassed area that is well maintained.

    Plenty of room and animal friendly. A river/stream alongside. Flush toilets and an outdoor cold shower- luxury!!

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Karen Eliza

  • Awesome place.

    Very well maintained area. There was a security person to check permits which was great because it made the place so peaceful and safe

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    Jack

  • Huge open field campsite with lovely shallow river to have dips in.

    Heaps of native birdlife (Tui, Kereru, kingfishers, shining cuckoo) and a great track through the forest to spot Pīwakawaka :)

    Some internet, enough for messages.

    There was a large group there (20+ adults and countless children) next to the toilet block pumping music all day and all night, but we just camped far away. They also had a lot of rubbish piled next to the bins so hopefully DOC or council service it regularly.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

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    VNessa

  • Great hidden spot, we loved our stay here over new years plenty of campers, clean toilets and a cold shower awesome river to swim in as well👌

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2022

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    Tiffndoll

  • Very quite place to stay the night.

    Please remember you need to ask for permission first. The bad thing was that the WC were closed when we arrived, but it was ok for one night.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2019

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    Gap year

  • We came in hope for campsite with bathrooms, as was written in reviews, those were closed at 6 p.m., se we left.

    Looks quiet and nice though.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2019

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    Marianna

  • Nice big campground very quiet 8km to next city(levin) with many stores clean toilets and as highlight a cold water schower for free

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2019

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    Max Heinrich

  • Lovely place with lots of space and a great view to the nearby mountains.

    Clean toilets and washbasins, cold shower in the open.

    According to locals, they never seen or applied for the required permit sticker. Couldn‘t get it anyway, as we arrived on Sunday and Council office was closed.

    Only (minor) issue: whole campground was covered with cut grass, which then obviously ended up inside the tent :-)

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2018

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    Roland Hänni

  • Nice open site with plenty of space.

    Wasn’t crowded even on Easter weekend when families came and set up camp. Clean toilets and large rubbish bins.

    There’s a small river here but it’s not a great example of clean green NZ. There are signs up warning about toxic algae and unfortunately the local hunters have used it to dispose of their headless boar carcasses. So yeah stay on the grassy field and enjoy the sunset in this peaceful setting.

    It’s odd that the council expect people to get a permit in advance for this free site. We arrived on dark and without a permit. No warden was seen.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

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    Mike Howe