Manawatū-Whanganui · Great Walk

Ohinepane Campsite

Dogs on a lead

Dogs on a leash only

5 dog-friendly hikes within 30 km
Adult$19/night
Child$19/night
Sites36
CategoryGreat Walk
BookingBook ahead
DOC Campsite PassAccepted
Facilities
Boat launchingNon-poweredShelter for cookingToilets - non-flushWater from tapWheelchair accessiblePhone
Getting there
BoatCampervanCarCaravan

About this campsite

This is a Great Walk campsite in the Whanganui area. This is one of four road access points to the Whanganui Journey. Look and listen for kererū, tūi and fantail. Brown kiwi can often be heard at night.

Camp in a remote setting. The forest is a mix of tūī, rātā, rewarewa, rimu, tawa, and kōwhai trees.

Department of Conservation

Fires: No fires allowed

Getting there

Whanganui River Road, on SH 43, 21 km from Taumarunui. Tracks to this campsite Duration: N/A Difficulty:

Department of Conservation

Before you go

Boil, filter or treat water – water from tap is not treated. No cellphone coverage on the Whanganui River. Wasps are a known hazard and are particularly common from January until May. Carry antihistamines if you’re allergic to their stings. Maximum 2 consecutive nights stay for Whanganui Journey river trip campers. You won’t be charged for staying an extra night at a campsite or hut due to high river levels – don’t canoe the river when water levels are predicted to rise or flooded. Check safety

Department of Conservation

Current alerts

Boil water at Whanganui Journey campsites

Visitors need to boil, filter or treat water before drinking at all Whanganui Journey campsites. Preferably take your own drinking water.

Posted 3 January 2026

Alerts are point-in-time. Check DOC for current alerts before you travel.

Nearest dog-friendly tracks

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, straight-line distance.

Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.

Location -38.9415, 175.1462 · View this campsite on doc.govt.nz