Ohinepane Campsite
Great Walk campsiteLocated in Ohinepane Recreation Reserve, Manawatū-WhanganuiOpen
Current advisories
Slip near entry into Ohinepane campsite
10 August 2026
There is an undercut slip next to Whanganui River on entry into Ohinepane Campsite. Temporary fencing and warning signage is in place. Stay well away from this area. First published on 11 August 2026. Last reviewed on 11 August 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 36
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- Fee applies
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- On a lead
Getting there
Whanganui River Road, on SH 43, 21 km from Taumarunui.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.94153° S, 175.14619° E
About this place
This is a Great Walk campsite in the Whanganui area. This is one of four road access points to the Whanganui Journey. Look and listen for kererū, tūi and fantail. Brown kiwi can often be heard at night.
On the way here
Whanganui Journey
Taumarunui to Ohinepane Campsite
Time: 3–5 hours
km Start at Ngāhuinga (Cherry Grove) Domain, off Cherry Grove Road in Taumarunui. Travelling the upper reaches of the Whanganui River, you’ll pass through a mixture of farmland and native bush, with plenty of rapids.
Ohinepane Campsite to Whakahoro
Time: 6–8 hours
km Ohinepane Campsite can be accessed from River Road SH43 as well as from the river. From here, you'll paddle deeper into a rich and rugged landscape. Farms become fewer, native forest dominates and the hills rise. On the way you will pass Poukaria Campsite (a great spot to stop for lunch) and Maharanui Campsite. Take a short trip up the Ōhura River to see the Ōhura Falls.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Trip options
Walking times come from DOC track descriptions, added up leg by leg from car-accessible trailheads. Nights and return times are ParkUp estimates, allowing about 8 hours of walking a day.
2 options · 1 to 4 nights
Taumarunui
Walking in
5 hr
Walking out
5 hr to Taumarunui
Walking in
5 hr
Walking out
32 hr to Pipiriki (via John Coull Hut)
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai track descriptions.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey. Book Ohinepane Campsite online.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
Poukaria Campsite
Great Walk • Manawatū-Whanganui • 6.1 km
Poukaria Campsite is a boat-in only campsite located on the Whanganui Journey in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. There is no drive-on access to the site.
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Maharanui Campsite
Great Walk • Manawatū-Whanganui • 17.1 km
Maharanui Campsite is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. There is no drive on access to the site.
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Whakahoro Campsite
Great Walk • Manawatū-Whanganui • 19.8 km
Whakahoro Campsite is a large, flat, grassy area beside the river in the Whanganui area. It serves as a Great Walk campsite and is a suitable starting point or…
Boat launching • Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking
Mangapapa Campsite
Great Walk • Manawatū-Whanganui • 24.4 km
Mangapapa Campsite is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey. There is no drive on access to the site.
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Ohauora Campsite
Great Walk • Manawatū-Whanganui • 30.2 km
Ohauora Campsite is a boat-in only campsite on the Whanganui Journey in the Manawatu-Whanganui region. There is no drive-on access to the site.
Non-powered/tent sites • Shelter for cooking • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Walks nearby
Contact
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.