Whakahoro Campsite
About Whakahoro Campsite
Whakahoro Campsite is a Great Walk DOC campsite in Whanganui National Park, Manawatū/Whanganui, on the North Island. It has 36 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 8 in all. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Maharanui Campsite, 5 km away.
This is a Great Walk campsite in the Whanganui area. A large, flat, grassy site beside the river, and a good starting or mid-point stop if undertaking the Whanganui Journey.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- 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 Whakahoro Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Whakahoro Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Whakahoro Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Whakahoro Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Whakahoro Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated) and Wheelchair access, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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