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rangiwahia motorhome site

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Rangiwahia Motorhome, CARAVAN & CYCLIST CAMPING Site 

  • Rangiwahia Motorhome, Caravan & Cyclist Camping Site is located at 2527 Rangiwahia Road in the village of Rangiwahia, right next to the Rangiwahia Hall and domain.
  • No booking required — just turn up.
  • Non-self-contained vehicles are welcome, as well as cyclists with tents.​
  • Big buses allowed.
  • Shower and disability toilet facilities are available behind the Hall.
    • $2 coins are required to operate the shower.
  • The site is surrounded by farmland and trees in a particularly scenic part of northern Manawatu.
  • The Ruahine Ranges provide a stunning backdrop, with snow visible in winter.
  • A peaceful, quiet place to park up and base yourself for your Iron Gates adventures.
  • Ideal for motorhome rallies (as shown in the photos).
  • Please take your rubbish with you when you leave.
  • For cyclists on the TA Tour:
    • Hunterville is the last place to purchase food supplies.
    • There are no cafés or food outlets in Rangiwahia.
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 In very wet conditions, mainly in the winter, there are some soft spots in the parking area, especially closer to fence, so check the ground first before you drive through the gate.
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If there are soft spots, avoid the area closer to the fence.
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Available Facilities
  • ​PARKING AREA. Large, fenced grass parking area close to the main road and Hall.
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  • LOW-COST PARKING & CYCLIST CAMPING. These  help the local Rangiwahia Community maintain the Hall, surrounding facilities, and community projects. 
            CLICK HERE to view our campground fees​.

  • CAMPERVAN POWER POINTS This service is available for up to three vehicles with a valid EWOF (Electrical Warrent of Fitness). There is an extra charge for these powered sites which can be viewed by CLICKING HERE 
​             These sites are located on the north side of the Hall facing the parking area. ​​
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  • CYCLISTS You are welcome to set up tents under the veranda or on the parking area. There is a small nightly charge which you can view by CLICKING HERE.
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  • SHOWER is available behind the Hall. $2 coins are required to operate the shower
 
  • CELL PHONE, EBIKE CHARGING & ELECTRIC JUG (when available). Electrical outlets are available for cell phone and e-bike battery & Electric jug (when available) charging. There is a nominal charge for this service which can be viewed by CLICKING HERE
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  • ​CASH IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED If unable to use EZEPark -  
    • ONLINE BANKING also available. 
    • Rangiwahia Hall 06 0629 0082269 01
    • Particulars - Name. Particulars - Vehicle or cyclist
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  • DRINKABLE WATER available from an outside tap.
 
  • SEATING ​includes picnic tables & Macrocarpa bench seats. ​
 
  • DUMPING STATION  available:
    • Grey water only.
    • Septic tank–friendly chemicals required.
    • Not suitable for buses.
    • No solids — the septic system cannot cope with large volumes.
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  • PUBLIC TOILETS  located on the south side of the Hall — open 24/7.
 
  • DOGS  allowed on leads only. No dogs allowed on the domain beyond the fenced-off area.
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  • VISITORS BOOK available (please record your name and registration number). We appreciate your comments.
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  • Tennis court and children’s playground on site.
  • 1GB free WiFi daily hosted by InspireNet based in Palmerston North​ 
  • 027 (Spark) mobile phone coverage available, which is not always stable
  • Rangiwahia Hall available for hire (additional charge applies).



Contact - 
Steve & Mary Bielski
Steve - 0274 842 822 or Mary 0274848 822


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Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies
​For more information visit Adventure Smart


Remember KEEP NORTHERN MANAWATU BEAUTIFUL!
Facilities are not always provided.
Unless signage indicates otherwise -

 !   ​Strictly no camping, tenting or freedom camping
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Strictly no fires

 !   Take away all rubbish. Leave only your footprints.
Toilet facilities available in Rangiwahia, Apiti and Kimbolton.​
​Motorhome and camping sites available in 
​Rangiwahia, Apiti Tavern & Eatery and Kimbolton Hotel

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