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Zoe Gilmer
Zoe Gilmer
zoomFreedom camping at Waitui Reserve near Tauranga
Freedom camping is allowed for campervans and motorhomes at Waitui Reserve near Tauranga. Motorhomes with self-containment certification can stay for up to three nights at the reserve, located about 15 minutes from Tauranga in north Te Puna.
There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.
The Waitui Reserve is a long grassy area bordering the Tauranga harbour shore at Te Puna. Respect the natural surroundings, keep your patch clean and enjoy the bay!
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Western Bay of Plenty District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Omokoroa |
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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. |
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 display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
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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 DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay. |
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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. |
✓ Right on the water
✓ Clean and accessible toilets
✓ Beautiful views and sunsets
✓ Quiet and peaceful at night
✓ Facilities include drinking water and outdoor shower
𐄂 Busy with boats coming and going
𐄂 Limited parking spots
Quiet, Toilets next to sites.
Very quiet and near to the Lake.
Great spot and nice view on the lake.
Nice spot.
Beautiful camping spot for a night.
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5.0/5
Quiet, Toilets next to sites.
Really nice area. No sketchy people. Very Safe.
Reviewed 9 days ago
5.0/5
Brilliant freedom camping right on the water, clean 24h toilets, fresh water and a public bin.
Reviewed 5 months ago
4.5/5
Very quiet and near to the Lake.
Maybe 6 spots and toilets nearby. The parking lot on the left from the toilet is only for boats.
Reviewed 6 months ago
5.0/5
Great spot with beautiful sunset, public toilet, cold shower.
If u have bait, perhaps u can catch some fish. Surroundings are private property, very quiet during night
Reviewed 6 months ago
4.5/5
Great spot and nice view on the lake.
Maybe 6 spots. Clean flushable toilets with paper and soap. Outdoor shower with drinkable water. No noise at night. Will go back
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
Beautiful camping spot for a night.
Only toilets available, but it was free and right at the ocean
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Nice stay here, lovely views, calm waters and is sheltered, gets quite busy with the boats coming and going, clean toilets with outside shower and drinking water, can stay 3 nights, miles away from any
shops so be prepared. Parking for 5 or 6 motorhomes.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Such a visually beautiful and energetically calm spot, cute little boats across the way, shallow waters.
I took my SUP for a paddle and had a swim. The toilet was clean and well lit. Look forward to staying again.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Nice spot, very close to the nearby homes.
Toilets were clean and modern. Outdoor cold shower. All spots were full February 2020 (maybe 5 or 6 vehicles in total).
Reviewed over 4 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful sport, very windig during our stay, but it was worth it.
Clean, new flush toilets, cold outdoor shower. Space for 4-5 campervans. Would stay here again!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot with 360 (nearly) estuary type views.
Modern clean toilets, outdoor shower. Few nearby houses, very quiet, no other vans when we stayed (Feb 19).
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
Fantastic secluded site, right on the water front with exceptionally clean toilets & outside cold shower, limited parking & safe swimming in harbour, would highly recommend this for couple days quiet retreat
Reviewed over 5 years ago
5.0/5
Quiet, Toilets next to sites.
Really nice area. No sketchy people. Very Safe.
Reviewed 9 days ago
5.0/5
Brilliant freedom camping right on the water, clean 24h toilets, fresh water and a public bin.
Reviewed 5 months ago
4.5/5
Very quiet and near to the Lake.
Maybe 6 spots and toilets nearby. The parking lot on the left from the toilet is only for boats.
Reviewed 6 months ago
5.0/5
Great spot with beautiful sunset, public toilet, cold shower.
If u have bait, perhaps u can catch some fish. Surroundings are private property, very quiet during night
Reviewed 6 months ago
4.5/5
Great spot and nice view on the lake.
Maybe 6 spots. Clean flushable toilets with paper and soap. Outdoor shower with drinkable water. No noise at night. Will go back
Reviewed about 1 year ago
4.5/5
Beautiful camping spot for a night.
Only toilets available, but it was free and right at the ocean
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Nice stay here, lovely views, calm waters and is sheltered, gets quite busy with the boats coming and going, clean toilets with outside shower and drinking water, can stay 3 nights, miles away from any
shops so be prepared. Parking for 5 or 6 motorhomes.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Such a visually beautiful and energetically calm spot, cute little boats across the way, shallow waters.
I took my SUP for a paddle and had a swim. The toilet was clean and well lit. Look forward to staying again.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Nice spot, very close to the nearby homes.
Toilets were clean and modern. Outdoor cold shower. All spots were full February 2020 (maybe 5 or 6 vehicles in total).
Reviewed over 4 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful sport, very windig during our stay, but it was worth it.
Clean, new flush toilets, cold outdoor shower. Space for 4-5 campervans. Would stay here again!
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
Beautiful spot with 360 (nearly) estuary type views.
Modern clean toilets, outdoor shower. Few nearby houses, very quiet, no other vans when we stayed (Feb 19).
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
Fantastic secluded site, right on the water front with exceptionally clean toilets & outside cold shower, limited parking & safe swimming in harbour, would highly recommend this for couple days quiet retreat
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
This is a nice spot to stay overnight.
Freedom camping is allowed and there are public toilets next to the parking area - very clean (!) and they are not locked overnight. You need to bring a torch because there is no light in the toilets. It's very quiet and the view was great. We had a sunset over the bay in all different colours and saw a stingray in the water because the tide was low and we were exploring the area a bit. We would definitely come back here to spend the night.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.0/5
Deep in the heart of orchard country - another quiet waterfront location.
Boat ramp, public toilet, and directly across the water from another freedom camping spot at Kotuku Reserve. Specified overnight parking is right on the water - a nice spot.
Reviewed over 10 years ago