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Maraetotara Falls Reserve

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Maraetotara Falls Reserve

At the Maraetotara Falls Reserve, certified self-contained campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp for a maximum of two nights.
Short bush walks to an historic hydro-station and the Maraetotara Falls are nearby.
Remember your free-camping etiquette and enjoy the serenity!

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Organisation

Hastings District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Havelock North

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-39.7441542282084

176.947860717773

Latitude
-39.7441542282084
Longitude
176.947860717773
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Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

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.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 2 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

2 nights

You may stay up to two nights in a row.

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

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.

Dogs

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed

The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.

Dogs must be on a leash.

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Reviews

    • Good for chilling, have some fun.

      Icon__personPaul

    • Amazing waterfalls, we can jump, swim......

      Icon__personArnaud Memay

    • Day visit maybe.

      Icon__personRalph

    4 7 Reviews Analysis

  • The parking was a bit touch and go but vehicles left and we had the space to ourselves for 1 night.

    It was such an amazing place to experience.

    Could benefit from better signage as we parked at the top of the water fall and after climbing down the Cliff face found a path! Likely from another car park down the road, which I recommend making the effort to do so, if not you are likely to not experience the true beauty of this place.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2022

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    Magic

  • Day visit maybe.

    Nowhere youd want to overnight its just a gravel strip on the side of the road

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2021

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    Ralph

  • The falls are great to visit and thus spot is perfect to park your car.

    However, to spend a night it's just a very small area off of the road. Not ideal!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2017

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    Adam Brooks

  • Awesome swing into the water and other jump spots also really beautiful nature.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

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    David

  • Good for chilling, have some fun.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2016

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    Paul

  • Just a pile of gravel by the side of a quiet road, disappointing.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2014

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    Chloe Le Poidevin

  • Amazing waterfalls, we can jump, swim......

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014

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    Arnaud Memay