Mangawaiiti Campsite

MWT

MWT

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About this campsite

Boat-in DOC campsite on the Whanganui Journey in Whanganui National Park. Remote forest setting with toilets and space for 26 tents. Seasonal pricing applies.

Mangawaiiti Campsite is a Department of Conservation boat-in site within Whanganui National Park, accessible only by water along the Whanganui Journey. The remote location is surrounded by native forest including rata, rewarewa, rimu, tawa and kowhai, with opportunities to spot kereru, tui and fantail during the day and listen for brown kiwi at night. Facilities are basic, with toilets provided. The campsite accommodates up to 26 tents and operates with seasonal pricing, with higher fees during the Great Walks season from October to April.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Location

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Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️

15° / 7°

💧 100%

SUN🌤️

16° / 6°

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MON🌤️

17° / 2°

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TUE🌤️

19° / 4°

💧 2%

WED☁️

19° / 7°

💧 22%

Common questions about Mangawaiiti Campsite

What facilities does Mangawaiiti Campsite have?

Mangawaiiti Campsite has toilets. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Mangawaiiti Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Mangawaiiti Campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Mangawaiiti Campsite?

Mangawaiiti Campsite sits in MWT. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Mangawaiiti Campsite

Facilities recorded for Mangawaiiti Campsite
Facility	On site
Toilets	Yes

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