Hawkes Lookout Carpark
Kahurangi National Park - Overnight Campervan Parking
30 Rankers Reviews
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Hawkes Lookout carpark is situated next to the main road between Motueka and Golden Bay. This is karst country!
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Showing 13 reviews of 30.
Shalamar
Ranking: 10/10
A great wee place to park up for the night. We were actually the only ones too yay! There is a cute wee walk that you can do to an amazing lookout. It has a toilet which was so nice & clean. Only con would be next to the main road & noise but saying that it wasn’t a biggy. You can’t see any of the vehicles and they can’t see you. Fantastic wee spot!!
Its Me
Ranking: 10/10
Nice spot. Limited parks so you might have to be early in season. Close to road but no traffic at night. Really well maintained track to awesome lookout. The people who moan about the toilet do my head in. Its a fully self contained park only. If you don't like the free and bonus toilet provided dump in your own space.
Mike Howe
Ranking: 7/10
Nice remote sites with a short walk to a stunning lookout over the valley below. The parking area isn’t big so you might have neighbours. Avoid the toilet if you can.
Kyle
Ranking: 7/10
Good little spot to stop for overnight. Can get crowded with campervans. Worth stopping just for the lookout alone
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Cody
Ranking: 1/10
Close to the roadway for lots of loud traffic, very crowded and little parking, people were loud with music and TV. Bathrooms were filthy and strong odor of ammonia.
Roger from Wales
Ranking: 7/10
Very busy only one space available and several others looking for space after we arrived. Stunning views from lookout. Right next to main road. Drop toilet incredibly smelly. Very friendly crowd some of whom we shared together the woes of our vans. Left as it was too busy for us.
Becca
Ranking: 6/10
Beautiful location, the lookout is quite stunning at sunset. The toilet is dire so we didn't use that. The lot seems to be on a slope which was a bit annoying. It wasnt busy at the time we visited (we were the only ones there!). Note the sign says to vacate by 9am.
Peter Lillie
Ranking: 7/10
Amazing views if you are willing to brave the hairpin bends to get up there. Limited space and a very stinky toilet! Right by the road, but wasn’t disturbed by it in the night.
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Rena
Ranking: 2/10
The Hawkes Lookout Carpark itself is nice, especially the lookout which is 5 min away!
But the toilet is disgusting!
The awful smell reached our car at the carpark - and there was like a 40m distance between our car and the toilet... you can tell, the toilet definitely needs a clean!
Freya
Ranking: 7/10
Only space for 8 or so vans and was nearly full at 6pm. Awful toilet but beautiful view from the lookout a few minutes walk away.
Molly
Ranking: 9/10
Small car park for staying overnight, approximately 15 spaces if everyone is parked tightly. Carpark is also for the lookout so there is a chance that the cars/campervans in the carpark are going to the lookout and not staying the night. Toilets were relatively clean and very close to the carpark. 10 minute walk to Hawkes Lookout, very convenient
Mahi
Ranking: 8/10
Parking for an amazing lookout. Few places (5-6) suitable for large van. Noisy road just up to the parking but no much traffic during the night.
Perfect to explore Abel Tasman.
The road to go there is amazing, with works but not bothering.
Mike Fricker
Ranking: 10/10
08Oct18. Stopped here on the way over to Takaka. It is as described with a short walk to the lookout. Is was sunny and clear so the the view was great. While we were there a couple who live in Nelson appeared. It was their first visit and were amazed at the view. Worth going to.
The Ngarau Caves and lookout is a bit further along the road. The lookout looks a slightly different direction so is also worth a stop. Went to the caves in 2006. It is a paid for place. Hourly guided tours into the caves. Can’t say what it is like now but prob worth visiting.
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