Matthews Park, Norsewood

Matthews Park, Norsewood

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Matthews Park, Norsewood

$5 per person, self contained vehicles only, max 2 nights

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Tararua District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Dannevirke

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-40.066114900374

176.209715882089

Latitude
-40.066114900374
Longitude
176.209715882089
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping Low Cost Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping

Low Cost Camping

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

$5 per person

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment.

Payment Requirement

  • Paid access/participation Paid access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Paid access/participation

Paid access/participation

The experience costs money to access or take part in.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 2 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

2 nights

You may stay up to two nights in a row.

Shower

  • No shower

Shower

Is there a shower at this location?

No shower

No shower is available.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump 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

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is 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

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Large Vehicle Access

  • Large vehicle accessible

Large Vehicle Access

Can 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.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

Toilet

  • No toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

No toilet

There are no toilet facilities available.

Reviews

    • Great spot for overnight park.

      Icon__personBadger

    • Nice quiet site in small historic town.

      Icon__personGreg Wilson

    • Great spot.

      Icon__personDebbie

    • Small site but fine.

      Icon__personAllan MacGibbon

    4.5 4 Reviews Analysis

  • Great spot.

    Short walk to village with lots to see and do.

    Facilities clean and tidy. Lovely views of the Ruahines.

    Were going to stay one night but stayed two. $5 per adult per night.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Debbie

  • Great spot for overnight park.

    Lovely view of the mountains. Dogs allowed. Good clean toilets. $5 per adult. Friendly caretaker.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2022

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    Badger

  • Nice quiet site in small historic town.

    We're the only campers so far. Room for prob 8-10. No facilities but we don't need them. $5 per site at Village Store.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2017

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    Greg Wilson

  • Small site but fine.

    Great views of the Tararua Ranges.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2016

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    Allan MacGibbon