Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea

MWT

MWT

At a glance

CampgroundCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Kahikatea camping ground at Tōtara Reserve offers powered and non-powered sites with facilities. Currently closed due to flood damage—contact operator to confirm status.

Kahikatea is the smaller of two camping grounds at Tōtara Reserve Regional Park, managed by Horizons Regional Council in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. Located across the road from the larger Kererū site, it offers powered and non-powered sites suitable for caravans and tents, with access to toilets, showers and barbecue facilities. The reserve protects accessible lowland forest in the Pohangina Valley, approximately 40 minutes' drive from Palmerston North. Note that Kahikatea campground has been closed until further notice due to flood damage; visitors should contact Horizons Regional Council on 021 242 1654 or email [email protected] to confirm current status and availability before planning a visit.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

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Weather Forecast

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TODAY🌦️

13° / 9°

💧 55%

FRI🌦️

13° / 8°

💧 61%

SAT🌦️

14° / 7°

💧 96%

SUN☁️

13° / 6°

💧 1%

MON🌤️

17° / 6°

💧 8%

Common questions about Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea

What facilities does Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea have?

Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea has caravans and tent site. 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 Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea online?

We hold no online booking link for Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea, 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.

Where is Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea?

Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea 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 Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea

Facilities recorded for Tōtara Reserve - Kahikatea
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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