Campground · Manawatu/Whanganui, New Zealand
John Coull Campsite
Whanganui National Park
John Coull Campsite has 26 sites and is boat-in only, 95.5 km downstream from Taumarunui on the Whanganui Journey. River campers may stay a maximum of 2 consecutive nights. No fires are permitted, and tap water is untreated, so boil or filter it.
John Coull Campsite is a campground in Whanganui National Park, Manawatu/Whanganui, New Zealand, with 26 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking John Coull Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 26 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Great Walk
- Sites
- 26 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey.”
- Fees (NZD)
1 October – 30 April
- Adult NZ (18+): $19 per person, per night
1 May – 30 September
- Adult NZ (18+): $12 per person, per night
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Tap water not treated; boil or filter
- Rules and limits
- No fires permitted
- Getting there
- Boat-in only, 95.5 km downstream from Taumarunui
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -39.23317, 174.91416
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for John Coull Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- John Coull HutWhanganui National Park0.1 km (0.1 mi)
- Mangawaiiti CampsiteWhanganui National Park5.7 km (3.5 mi)
- Mangapurua CampsiteWhanganui National Park7.1 km (4.4 mi)
- Ohauora CampsiteWhanganui National Park7.9 km (4.9 mi)
- Tīeke Marae/kāinga CampsiteWhanganui National Park13.4 km (8.3 mi)
- Tīeke Marae/kāingaWhanganui National Park13.4 km (8.3 mi)
John Coull Campsite: questions
Do I need to book John Coull Campsite ahead?
Yes. John Coull Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does John Coull Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 26 sites at John Coull Campsite.
How much does John Coull Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult NZ (18+) $19 NZD per person, per night (1 October – 30 April); Adult NZ (18+) $12 NZD per person, per night (1 May – 30 September).
When is John Coull Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are required if you want to stay between 1 October – 30 April as part of the Whanganui Journey."
What is the emergency number at Whanganui National Park?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Permits and tracks nearby
Booking guides
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.