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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Carterton
Categories	Freedom Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. Pick up permit from Carterton District Council offices or Carterton Information Centre - $6-00 for 3 nights for upto 6 people at which stage another permit is required. Permit charge is for collection and disposal of solid and liquid waste.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. Pick up permit from Carterton District Council offices or Carterton Information Centre - $6-00 for 3 nights for upto 6 people at which stage another permit is required. Permit charge is for collection and disposal of solid and liquid waste.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.
Maximum Stay Duration	3 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row.
Water Supply	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No
Booking Required	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. First Come, First Served (Must have permit).	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. First Come, First Served (Must have permit).
Powered Sites	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No
Large Vehicle Access	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Yes
Vehicle Access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Yes	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Yes
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Provided pets are kept under control and Council receives no complaints.	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Provided pets are kept under control and Council receives no complaints.
Toilet	No toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.

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MissRed

Ranking: 8/10

Spent 2 nights camping in a tent here and found it very pleasant and would stay again.
PROS
Flat site with mown grass
2 very clean long drop toilets
Rubbish and recycling bins
River close for swimming
Wild blackberries in summer
Gladstone Inn close for meals
15 minutes from Masterton
Free
CONS
Close to road so get some traffic noise
Not a lot of shade
No water tap

Reviewed 20 days ago

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FlyingKiwiGirl

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Ranking: 8/10

Large grassed reserve beside river for self contained vehicles only. There are two reserves make sure you have the one just over the bridge from the Gladstone Pub- the other one further down river is a bit suspect.

Reviewed about 7 years ago

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