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    Mangatoro scenic reserve

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    Free CampsitesTararua, Manawatu-Whanganui New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Mangatoro scenic reserve

    Free CampsitesTararua, Manawatu-Whanganui New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    83-137 Ngapaeruru Rd,Waitahora
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    info@tararuadc.govt.nz

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    10 Reviews

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    Anonymous
    Sep 16, 2025
    Negative

    Horrible ground! Our Hiace got stuck in the soft grass/mud immediately. We were lucky to be able to push it out rather quickly. I would highly recommend staying away from this spot unless you have a 4x4.

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    Anonymous
    Nov 12, 2023
    Positive

    Lovely rural quiet place - very small. Not suitable in wet weather. We have a 6.6m motorhome, wouldn’t want to be any bigger. Bush walk not suitable if you’re not able to climb over fallen trees etc. track is in need of full upgrade - it warns of washouts and they’re not kidding.

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    Anonymous
    Jul 19, 2019
    Negative

    Small place and not flat everywhere. I had to be pulled by a tractor to get out of the free camp because I was mired in the mud ... Positive: quiet place

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    Anonymous
    May 2, 2019
    Neutral

    Very small camping area. The turning is quite hard to spot but is literally where the sign is. The forest walk is creepy so we turned back.

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    Anonymous
    Dec 30, 2018
    Neutral

    No good for over 7 meter vehicles. Very uneven ground. If wet not suitable

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    Anonymous
    Oct 6, 2018
    Neutral

    First part of bush walk, including steps and walkway, in poor condition so great care is needed.

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    Anonymous
    Nov 26, 2017
    Positive

    Nice bush walk down to a stream with a swimming hole. It wasn’t too wet later in November to drive in.

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    Anonymous
    Oct 8, 2017
    Negative

    DO NOT COME IF IT'S RAINING!!! It's an awful spot and we got stuck, trying to get out for two hours!!!!!!!

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    Anonymous
    Mar 7, 2016
    Neutral

    This campsite is very small with very little level area and only really suitable for SMALL vans. The area is fenced off with entrance by way if a cattle stop. It is close to the road.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 27, 2016
    Neutral

    Small space 600m from the road. seemed quiet but with the rain I was afraid of not being able to leave. It's easy to get bogged down there. No toilet there so a lot of paper lying around ...

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