Prideaux Park Freedom Camping Area

The Prideaux Park site also has power access and a dump station facility. A key for the power can be picked up from the Kawerau Information Centre for a $25.00 bond, which is returned once the key is returned.

Base Rate	$10/day

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Prideaux Park is the most widely used site because of its central location. It is a short stroll to town, the Kawerau i-SITE and also Kawerau's free hot pools.

Prideaux Park also has power access and a dump station facility. A key for the power can be picked up from the Kawerau i-SITE for a $25.00 bond, which is returned once the key is returned.

Powered sites are free for the first 3 nights, and then just $10.00 per night after that.

Details

Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Kawerau
Categories	Walking Freedom Camping Free

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Ranking: 10/10

This is one of our favorite places to stay during winter especially..$25 deposit refundable after 3 nights with power, water, dump station, hot pools (free) there is a security camera and security guard/police drive through at night for extra peace of mind..

Reviewed 4 months ago and experienced in March 2020

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Leslie

Ranking: 8/10

Stayed here twice on my travels and both have been quiet nights. Free hot pools next to the freedom camping spot which was great, there is free power for those who need it. About 5 vans/motor homes there both times I have stayed. Handy dump station right there by where you park.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Kevin Chen

Ranking: 7/10

Except the lawn bowls toilets are locked, there are 2 power sockets against the wall of the single storey building which you have to obtain the key and pay the deposit from the Information Centre just across the street. There is a dump station for the same. If you happened to pass Kawerau, this site is actually not bad.

Reviewed over 5 years ago

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Lois Moreland

New Zealand

Ranking: 8/10

Unlike the previous reviewer we didn't have problems. It was right near the drinkable water and dump station (locked- key from Isite office opposite). We tucked ourselves in behind the park building and we couldn't be seen from the road. Nice walk and stream nearby and of course the free pools are 5 mins walk away. The laundrette in town is one of the cleanest I have ever seen. Isite office is open long hours and staff are very helpful.

Reviewed about 6 years ago

Radek Ouhel

Czech Republic

Ranking: 1/10

I know, I know it's free. But, horribly exposed location in the centre of the town. Two drunk locals actually woke us up at 3:00 am asking for a cigarette. Since they would not leave, they forced us to relocate to Firmin Field (another free site, which I googled. It is not listed on rankers, but looked much safer, altough the toilets were out of order.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Rotorua Region ▷ Hamurana

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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.
Payment Requirement	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. Free for first three nights. Then paid for further nights.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. Free for first three nights. Then paid for further nights.
Maximum Stay Duration	3 nights Maximum Stay Duration How 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. $10 per night after 3 nights. 7 Nights Max stay.	Maximum Stay Duration How 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. $10 per night after 3 nights. 7 Nights Max stay.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How 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. 4 powered sites available	Maximum Sites Available How 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. 4 powered sites available
Water Supply	No water supply Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. Pool facilities available within walking distance	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available. Pool facilities available within walking distance
Dump Station	Dump station available Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	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.	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.
WiFi Internet	No WiFi WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.	WiFi Internet What type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available.
Powered Sites	Powered sites available Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 4 electricity points - pay a $25 refundable bond at the local i-SITE for use.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 4 electricity points - pay a $25 refundable bond at the local i-SITE for use.
Dogs	Dog allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Prideaux Park is a designated dog excercise area.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Prideaux Park is a designated dog excercise area.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
Toilet	No toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.

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