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  • Piropiro Campsite

    Piropiro Campsite

    Free CampsitesRuapehu, Manawatu-Whanganui New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Piropiro Campsite

    Free CampsitesRuapehu, Manawatu-Whanganui New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Piropiro Campsite

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    Off SH 4, on the Waimiha-Mangapehi Rd. Turn east at Waimiha, follow Ongarue Stream Rd into Kokomiko Rd.
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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Dec 20, 2025
    Positive

    In essence a large mostly flat field surrounded by forest with three drop toilets and small non-drinking waterbutts. The area is mainly used by local hunters shooting deer and by mountain bikers. I had no phone signal for approx 15km of the campsite - so be aware if need satnav directions. Good to note that the campsite is entered via a long gravel track about 16km long which requires slower driving so plan accordingly.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 6, 2021
    Positive

    Big open area. Long drop toilets and take your own paper. Used by bikers and hunters.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 5, 2021
    Positive

    Great back country spot, easy access to walking and bike trails. Used by a lot of hunters so there is always comings and going’s. Be prepared for a 13-14km gravel road drive to the camp. Toilets are fine and drinking water is accessible. Good spot for big truck/van combos.

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    Anonymous
    Sep 20, 2020
    Positive

    Great place to stay if you want to walk or bike the Timber Trail as it half way, so you could catch a shuttle to start at Pureroa or bike some of it then turn back. Has long drops, fire pits and shelters with wood stoves designed for the hunters to set up there for a few days. No through road so have to travel back sand road, which is gravel but well maintained

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    Anonymous
    Jun 3, 2020
    Neutral

    They said on the phone that it is only for self-contained

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    Anonymous
    Mar 11, 2020
    Positive

    It's a huge open field at the end of a long gravel road. However, it was nice feeling relatively secluded! I highly recommend having your own toilet paper and hand sanitizer or soap as all the stalls around were empty when we stayed. Definitely a great stop for people who are doing the biking trails!

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    Anonymous
    Jan 26, 2020
    Neutral

    Average, didn't end up staying nothing there but dust. Won't go back.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 23, 2018
    Positive

    Idyllic. Huge flat-ish grassed area, clean toilets, water (boil before drinking), surrounded by native bush. The road in is ok, take it slow, allow 1 from Benneydale. Caravans, motorhomes and tents here when I arrived in my 5.5m motorhome. Midway along The Timber Trail, good biking and walking.

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    Anonymous
    Dec 11, 2017
    Positive

    No cell coverage. Awesome for dogs. Great place to meet those cycling or walking the te Araroa Trail, length of nz. They all call in here. The road in is fine, but takes an hour, only 13km at the end unsealed.

    Anonymous
    Oct 6, 2017
    Neutral

    Large floor space for many vehicles and there are toilets. you consider well if you take the 40min approach to gravel in purchase. The place is popular with the locals for hunting or for people with bicycles who want to ride the Timber Trail. ! Currently, the second half of the route is closed due to a landslide!

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