John Coull Campsite
About John Coull Campsite
John Coull Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Whanganui National Park, Manawatū/Whanganui, on the North Island. It has 26 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cooking shelter and tap water (untreated), 6 in all. It can only be reached by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is John Coull Hut, under 1 km away.
This is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Non-flush toilets
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Whanganui National Park, Manawatū/Whanganui, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about John Coull Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at John Coull Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at John Coull Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to John Coull Campsite?
No. It can only be reached by boat.
What facilities does John Coull Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated), Toilets and Water supply, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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