Poukaria Campsite is a backcountry Department of Conservation site within Whanganui National Park, accessible by boat only on the Whanganui Journey. This remote tent camping area provides toilets and serves paddlers travelling the river. Bookings are required during the Great Walks season from October through April, while outside this period the site operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Fees apply and vary by season and visitor type. As a boat-in campsite with no road access, it suits those seeking a genuine backcountry experience along one of New Zealand's iconic waterways.