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Awastone Riverside Camping

Manawatu-Whanganui, North IslandPrivate campsite

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Serviced riverside camping at Awastone, separate from the operator's basic first-come Mangaweka Campground.

Campground type
Private campsite
Setting
Riverside
Operator / brand
Awastone
Stay options
Tent
Booking
Confirm booking arrangements

Facilities

  • Powered sitesAvailable
  • ShowersAvailable
  • Shared kitchenAvailable
  • LaundryAvailable
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, toilets, campfire policy. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Available. Powered pitches listed; powered tent suitability must be arranged before booking.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Available. Showers included at Awastone; separate Mangaweka campground has paid showers.
Toilets
Not confirmed. Separate toilet provision has not been verified.
Shared kitchen
Available. Full customer kitchen at Awastone.
Laundry
Available. Laundry at Awastone listed.
Pets
No pets. No pets at Awastone; do not apply the separate Mangaweka Campground's pet permission here.
Campfires
Not confirmed. Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Before you go

Water supply not confirmed

Drinking-water provision and treatment have not been verified; ask before relying on a refill.

No pets

No pets at Awastone; do not apply the separate Mangaweka Campground's pet permission here.

Fire safety

Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

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Access & important conditions
  • Contact the office before booking a powered tent site; suitable pitches are limited.
  • Homepage retains winter cafe closure wording with an October return; reopening is not confirmed.
Fees & booking
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Serviced riverside camping at Awastone, separate from the operator's basic first-come Mangaweka Campground.
  • Contact the office before booking a powered tent site; suitable pitches are limited.
  • Homepage retains winter cafe closure wording with an October return; reopening is not confirmed.
Camping styles
tent
Fees
Non-powered Awastone price is per site for the first two people, not an individual adult nightly rate; obtain a party quote.
Water
Drinking-water provision and treatment have not been verified; ask before relying on a refill.

Serviced riverside camping at Awastone, separate from the operator's basic first-come Mangaweka Campground.

Choose the serviced Awastone option

The operator presents two different riverside camping experiences: Awastone and the more basic Mangaweka Campground. This profile concerns Awastone. Compare the named section before booking, because facilities, pet rules and charging arrangements differ between them. A low headline price attached to the basic campground is not the price for the serviced Awastone stay, even though both use the same operator and main office.

Discuss electricity for a tent

Awastone offers powered and non-powered camping, but asks tent campers needing power to contact the office first because suitable spaces are limited. Explain the tent footprint and equipment rather than selecting any powered category. The Awastone section lists a full customer kitchen, laundry and included showers. Pack personal cooking items and confirm the remaining facility details; generic amenities wording does not establish every service or payment arrangement.

Separate meals and activities from the pitch

The non-powered price is based on a site for two people, so request a party total instead of converting it into an advertised single-adult rate. Pets are not allowed at Awastone. The homepage still carries seasonal cafe closure wording, with an October return but no confirmed reopening in this review. Bring meal supplies and check activity and cafe arrangements independently before building the rest of your visit around them.

Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.

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