Thread: Camping in the Manawatu, Whanganui or Rangitikei area

Hey all, me and my partner recently invested in a swag, which we were wanting to try out over Easter in Hawkes Bay but the weather is not playing ball (ofc, almost feels like the east and west coast did a weather swap)
Was just wondering if anyone had some good camping suggestions for the Manawatu, Whanganui or Rangitikei areas, keen for anything but more the cheaper costing camps or free, even some spots where I could hunt from would be mint (but a mish)
just hoping any locals could give some insight would be great.
FYI I only have a little hatchback so sadly confined to the gravel roads (sadly no 4wd tracks to campsites till I can buy a 4wd)

Any information would be mint and greatly appreciated,
Cheers