Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve

MWT

MWT

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingCaravansTent SiteDrinking WaterToilets

About this campsite

Freedom camping beside the Manawatū River near Woodville, with toilets, river access, wetland walk and educational kiosk. Self-contained vehicles welcome.

Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve sits beside the Manawatū River at the eastern entrance to the Manawatū Gorge, covering 24 hectares of flat grassland with river access and views of native bush. The reserve welcomes freedom campers in self-contained vehicles, with modern toilet facilities, picnic tables and cooking areas provided. A wetland walk and Te Waha o te Kurī Whare educational kiosk are on-site. Drinking water is available at two locations in nearby Woodville (approximately five minutes' drive via Napier Road), where dump stations can also be found at Normanby Street and Ross Street.

What this place offers

Amenities

Drinking Water

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Location

Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve•MWT

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Common questions about Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve

Is Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve free to camp at?

We have Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve in MWT recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve have?

Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve has caravans, tent site, drinking water, toilets and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip.

Can you book Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve online?

We hold no online booking link for Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve, so it is not bookable through this page. Many parks and showgrounds still require a booking, so contact the operator before you go. Their website or phone number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve?

Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve sits in MWT. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve

Facilities recorded for Te Waha o Te Kurī / Woodville Ferry Reserve
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Drinking Water	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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