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Gordon Spratt Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

3.8 9 reviews

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Gordon Spratt Reserve

Certified self-contained campervans can stay between Sunday and Thursday for up to 2 nights per calendar month. Nab your spot early - only 6 vehicles per night, so it's first-come first-served.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Tauranga City Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Tauranga

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-37.7117416819947

176.307495737076

Latitude
-37.7117416819947
Longitude
176.307495737076
Feature Value Info

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.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

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.

2 nights per calendar month

Maximum Sites Available

  • 6 to 10 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

6 to 10 sites

There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.

Maximum of 6 campervans allowed at any one time

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No dump station

This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

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.

Powered Sites

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

Dogs

  • No dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

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Reviews

    • Icon__tickSafe with good lighting

    • Icon__tickClean toilets

    • Icon__tickGood option when camps are full

    • Icon__tickQuiet spot

    • Icon__crossLimited space for larger vans

    • Icon__crossNot all toilets open overnight

    • Icon__crossNo longer freedom camping

    3.8 9 Reviews Analysis

  • Ok for emergency stops, toilets were clean,parked in the carpark.

    Lots of lights so felt safe,even though we were the only ones there.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

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    Heatha

  • two parking lots with 2+6 SC spaces.

    good option if all the camps along the beach are full.

    toilets by the bigger parking lot closed, the ones by the main building open through evening (not sure if overnight).

    the road nearby isn’t noisy, there’s rubbish bins.

    there are streetlights around the parking lot, so have some good curtains

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Alex

  • There are 4 SC marked bays in the recreation centre car park but all were occupied when we checked so can't comment on the site.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Donna FT

  • 4 freedom camping spots marked in green- depending on how big your van is can fit 2-4.

    It’s in a parking lot beside tennis court/football field. Fine just to sleep for the night :)

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Emma and Jade

  • No longer freedom caming spor

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

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    Junoir

  • A great, quiet spot backing onto the school fields.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2022

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    Bex Voss

  • Gates close at 9:30pm, no one can get in or out after that.

    If there‘s an emergency and you have to leave during the night it‘s $200 - if you‘re lucky and you find someone to open that gate for you.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2021

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    Lou

  • Nice quiet set of carparks, spots in the both of them.

    A Park right next to you and fields all around. Two sets of toilets, one was locked at night the other wasn't! Even managed to get a dominos delivered 🤙🏽

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2019

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    Calum Brash

  • 2 spots in a large car park beside the tennis courts.

    Other 4 spots other car park beside it. Bathrooms are locked during the night so can’t use them if arriving late. Ultimately just an overnight in a car parking lot.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2018

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    Todd