3.7 10 reviews
Overnight parking in blue area
zoomA maximum of five freedom camping vehicles may
stay overnight in the area
A person wishing to stay overnight must –
(1) use a certified self-contained vehicle at all times;
(2) use one of the marked spaces in the designated
parking area, if applicable;
(3) stay a maximum of two nights;
(4) vacate their parking space by 9am (0900 hours)
on the third day; and
(5) stay a maximum of two nights in a four-week
consecutive period
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
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Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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 have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment. |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Local Council This experience is managed by a local council. |
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Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
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Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. 2 Nights in a 4 week consecutive period |
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Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. |
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Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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. |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
Beautiful nature and river views
Safe feeling at night
Convenient for a one-night stay
Public toilets available
Very noisy from road traffic
Toilets are often dirty
Not a charming camp spot
Our first freedom camp spot.
The Castlebecks
Beautiful nature and river
Camper
Just a wide paved area next to a busy road.
T. Ourist
Stayed here one night.
Simone
Stayed here one night.
You’re directly next to a busy road so can’t say it’s a charming camp spot. At night it felt a bit eerie, some hang youth and toilets were dirty. It does the job but that’s it.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Not the nicest place and when I stayed in July the toilets where closed before 10pm
Reviewed over 1 year ago
I've read the rather bad reviews and was hesitant but didn't really have a choice.
In the end, it's true, it's just a small parking lot with a public toilet next to a busy street. However, felt very safe and with earplugs the sound was totally bearable. Plus, one toilet stayed open during the night, which I appreciated a lot. Don't expect a beautiful place but does it's job well
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Just a wide paved area next to a busy road.
Not especially level for sleeping. 2 stall bathroom with no light at night. Bring your flashlight.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
It was ok for a short one night stay - we stopped while driving from Coromandel to Auckland and there is not a lot of free camps on the way that operate all days in the week.
There is a toilet with running and a sink to wash your hands. But the water is not drinkable.
In the morning you can hear a lot of cars since the parking space in just next to the road.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Really Noisy, it is just a carparc next to a Main road.
Its ok for one night.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Stayed here one night.
You’re directly next to a busy road so can’t say it’s a charming camp spot. At night it felt a bit eerie, some hang youth and toilets were dirty. It does the job but that’s it.
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Not the nicest place and when I stayed in July the toilets where closed before 10pm
Reviewed over 1 year ago
I've read the rather bad reviews and was hesitant but didn't really have a choice.
In the end, it's true, it's just a small parking lot with a public toilet next to a busy street. However, felt very safe and with earplugs the sound was totally bearable. Plus, one toilet stayed open during the night, which I appreciated a lot. Don't expect a beautiful place but does it's job well
Reviewed about 2 years ago
Just a wide paved area next to a busy road.
Not especially level for sleeping. 2 stall bathroom with no light at night. Bring your flashlight.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
It was ok for a short one night stay - we stopped while driving from Coromandel to Auckland and there is not a lot of free camps on the way that operate all days in the week.
There is a toilet with running and a sink to wash your hands. But the water is not drinkable.
In the morning you can hear a lot of cars since the parking space in just next to the road.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Really Noisy, it is just a carparc next to a Main road.
Its ok for one night.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Our first freedom camp spot.
Nice views overlooking the river. Bathroom good. Sweet sunset and sunrise.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
Small area close to a main Road with a lot of traffic.
Would not recommend.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago