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Secluded freedom camping, scenic walks.
Quick Facts:
- FREE
- Self-contained vehicles only
- Maximum 3 night's stay per calendar month
- Away from any main roads
- Scenic walks over walking bridge
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Organisation |
Manawatu District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Palmerston North |
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Operating Season And Hours |
All Year |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. Water from river - boil before drinking |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Dogs must be on a leash. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel road access |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Phone 06 323 0000 for advice. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Non-flush toilet facilities. |
✓ Quiet and peaceful
✓ Nice river sounds
✓ Plenty of space
✓ Long drop loo
✓ Locals visit occasionally
𐄂 No phone service
𐄂 No data service
Nice quite spot just off the beaten path.
The spot itself was fine but nothing special.
Quiet spot along river bank with long drop loo.
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4.5/5
Quiet spot along river bank with long drop loo.
Really quiet and nice river sounds. Plenty of space for vehicles - some locals came and went during our stay also. No phone or data service.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
2.5/5
The spot itself was fine but nothing special.
Seems like a spot locals hang out a bit, surprising amount of cars coming and going. Didn’t feel unsafe just not as relaxing as expected. 2 basic long drop toilets, no water other than the stream.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Nice, quiet and stretched grassy area along a river.
Small walks across the bridge. 2 long drop toilets.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
5.0/5
Nice quite spot just off the beaten path.
Simple toilets and no water but a nice creek is here along with a picnic table. Room for plenty of campers looking to just crash for the night.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.0/5
We spent one night at Almadale Reserve and it was perfect.
We parked the van on the grass close to the toilets. The place is nice and quiet and the facilities are open all the night long. There is no water and no tap but the site is perfect anyway.
Reviewed over 7 years ago