Cargills Road
Overnight Campervan Parking
9 Rankers Reviews
0 Face-to-Face
1 Freedom Camping
1 Punakaiki
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Self-contained vehicles only
All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month
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Dan
Ranking: 10/10
Right in the beach. Sleep to the sound or the roaring waves. Super friendly pub just up the road that serves delicious meals. My fav camping spot so far.
Ellie
Ranking: 10/10
Most amazing place right on the beach. Only us and another camper there. No toilets or facilities but was great with a self contained van.
Sabine
Ranking: 10/10
Best place, if you like it to stay alone. Place for only 2 campervans. No light, no toilets,no water. You have a nice view to the beach. Standing directly by the beach.
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Salkinnoma
Ranking: 10/10
Its a small but silent place. The only thing you hear is the sea and some animals. It only fits about 2 campervans butnits right next to a beutyfull beach.
Jeff
Ranking: 10/10
A few spots at the end of the road next to a creek that runs into the beach.Beautiful sunset, listened to the waves all night.
Benjamin Wegenstein
Ranking: 10/10
What a spot! We were alone for 2 nights in a row, all the tourist stopped on the other few places around. If you stay here you have to go to the ‚all nations‘ pub just right up the street. Lovely place with good food and great beer, felt just like locals and were treated as such. Awesome place!
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Jen
Ranking: 10/10
Stunning views. We loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves. It’s only a small area and will only fit 3 campervans maximum. Don’t block the path to the left as farmers use this to access the beach on quad bikes. Self contained vehicles only as there are no facilities.
Sophie
Ranking: 8/10
Expect nothing, no shower, no toilet etc. and you will be treated to a superb spot right at the beachfront. Use that self contained campervan what it's made for! We've enjoyed this spot all by our selves while all other campspots were fully booked or cramped with campers. Oh and there is a lovely pub only a 1km walk back in town where you can enjoy a drink or nice pub-meal.
Gus Rider
Ranking: 9/10
Good spot.....great view. Room for only 3 or 4 motorhomes. Quiet and safe. The area is small, one thing, do not block access to the beach farmers are using this all the time.
