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Place in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
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Vinegar Hill is a camping area located on the Rangitikei River near Hunterville in Manawatu, North Island, New Zealand. The hill itself is located on the west bank of the river in the Rangitikei District, whereas the camping ground is on the east bank in Manawatu District. It is notable for hosting a large gay and lesbian summer camp, with a large New Year's Eve celebration.
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State Highway 1 (SH1), the principal highway of the North Island, runs close by, with State Highway 54 (SH54) intersecting near the top of the hill. The camping ground lies 1 km south of the intersection on SH54.
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