Pohangina Base Campsite
Dogs on a leash only
About this campsite
A standard campsite above the Pohangina River near the Ruahine Forest Park
Location and layout Situated on the western bank of the Pohangina River, the Pohangina Base Campsite provides an ideal base for day trips into the Ruahine Forest Park, or to explore the Kahikatea Walk or Totara Reserve Regional Park . Access to the Pohangina River is a 15 minute drive away via Piripiri bridge. Note that the eastern boundary of the site is a high cliff – caution is required. A large grassy clearing at the back of the grounds, overlooking the Pohangina River and across to the Ruahine Forest Park, provides an ideal spot for pitching your tent. A smaller clearing sheltered by trees south of the Pohangina Base buildings may also be used for camping. Each campsite caters for up to six people. Adjacent lodge Pohangina Base lodge is adjacent to the campsite.
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Getting there
Pohangina Base is located on Pohangina Valley East Road, approximately 45 minutes drive from Palmerston North. From Ashhurst, drive north along Pohangina Road, then turn right onto Pohangina Valley East Road. As you pass the Highland Youth Camp on your right, Pohangina Valley East Road veers off to the right. Stay on this road. Pohangina Base is located on the right approximately 1 km past Takapari Road.
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Before you go
The facilities are locked, using combination padlocks that can be tricky to operate. The access codes for the padlocks are provided in the reservation advice email sent once the booking is confirmed. If the codes change between the booking and the booking date, then a second email will be sent. If you will be arriving after dark, take a flashlight so you can see the locks. There is a helicopter landing site approximately 80 m from the accommodation that is occasionally used for conservation purp
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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.