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Palmerston North, Manawatu - Wanganui

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Large open scenic camping.

Quick Facts:

- FREE
- Maximum 3 night stay per calendar month
- Self-contained vehicles only
- Gravel road access
- River access

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

Manawatu District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Operating Season And Hours

All Year

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-40.2093584654698

175.620391571522

Latitude
-40.2093584654698
Longitude
175.620391571522

Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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 Camping Site Cost What 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	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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 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	11 to 15 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 11 to 15 sites There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.
Water Supply	No water supply Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. Water from river - boil before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. Water from river - boil before drinking
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
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.	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.	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.
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. Phone 06 323 0000 for advice.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Phone 06 323 0000 for advice.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel road access, grass parking.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel road access, grass parking.
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does 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. When stock are grazing please keep dogs on a leash.	Dogs Does 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. When stock are grazing please keep dogs on a leash.
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. Gravel road access.	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. Gravel road access.
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.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Toilet	No toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.