Te Arai Point
Te Arai Point
Overnight Campervan Parking
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This is a Rodney District Council designated Overnight Campervan Parking Spot for self-contained vehicles. Max stay of two nights, please get active and vacate during the day.
From Maungawai Rd: Turn off onto Te Arai Point Rd, drive to end.
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David
Ranking: 10/10
Really beautiful and isolated spot. We were there with only one other van. It’s a rough road coming in but we did it a large motorhome so it can be done. Well worth stopping here
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Jess
Ranking: 8/10
Was a really nice place to stay, the beach is really clean and nice with good surfing (no board hire) toilets were clean and spacious. The stars were absolutely amazing at night and the whole area seemed safe and peaceful.
Only issues were that it was down a long unpaved track, which our camper didn’t love. It was also a bit of a pain to pay to stay there as you have to log in online to get a code to the gate. Said it was $10 each but a lady next to us said the minimum for a camper was $20 even if it’s just one of you which is quite expensive for what you’re getting.
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Teaghan
Ranking: 10/10
Slight hassle for booking need to book online and then call council to get combo lock for gate but an absolute steal for $10 per person only facilities are toilets and dump stations but an absolute amazing spot right on the beach.
Iliana Tsimopoulou
Ranking: 7/10
$8 a night - for a simple car park a little bit too expensive!
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Mike Merrick
Ranking: 9/10
Great place to stay, right on the beach BUT it is no longer FREE! Apparently you're supposed to book in advance and get a code to park behind a locked barrier. Cost is apparently 6$ per person. Security guy came around but was fairly apologetic about the system! There's also very poor phone coverage on the site so very difficult to call the required no.
Marcella S
Ranking: 10/10
Great site with incredible views. However, IT IS NOT A FREEDOM CAMP!!!!!!!! It used to be, but things changed. So, consider make your reservation within Auckland Council and pay the fee of $6 per person/night before you go. Yes, before! As the reception for mobile phones doesn't work properly on site. Furthermore, there is no administration or public phones to be used on site. Apart that, I had a great experience. Beautiful and peaceful beach... nice walks... amazing scenery.
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Elise Graham
Ranking: 10/10
This place is beautiful!! Long sandy beach and nice walking paths. Toilets are clean and close to parking. Surfing is great when the tide is right and swimming is cold but nice is you have a wet suit.
Friederike Kranzin
Ranking: 10/10
Freedom camp direct on the ocean, with a long beach, more beaches nearby, good toilets, good sites, beautiful nature (dolphins, lots of mussels).
