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Self-contained and non self- contained vehicles in designated site or marked parking spaces only
8 marked sites (4 for large, wide vans, 4 for small vans)
Three night maximum.
You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage.
If the site is full, you must move on.
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Organisation |
Whangarei District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow 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. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow 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. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump 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 |
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Booking RequiredIs 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 |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? 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 |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Vehicles over 10 metres are allowed. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Clean toilets available
✓ Close to town basin
✓ Handy to shops and walks
✓ Spaces for various vehicle sizes
✓ Water fountain accessible
𐄂 Noisy at night
𐄂 Angled parking spaces tricky
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10/10 | 1 |
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9/10 | 1 |
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8/10 | 2 |
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7/10 | 2 |
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6/10 | 1 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 1 |
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3.5/5
Just a carpark next to a roundabout, a bit noisy during the night.
But fine for one night. Next to the drawnbridge. There are clean flush toilets and drinkable water fountain. Only space for 8 campervans but there were definetly more than that.
Reviewed 6 months ago
4.5/5
Stayed here for one night while visiting friends in the town basin.
Was perfect for that. Like most freedom sites in towns, it is a car park with public toilets. But toilets were clean and open all night, small bins for rubbish and fairly quiet. 20 min walk from town basin.
Reviewed 8 months ago
3.0/5
- Good location for shopping, riverside walk etc.
Pros
- 8 angled, mostly level, long spaces
- short walk to the mall, handy to sports fields (rugby and cricket) and riverwalk
Cons
- For long vehicles/caravans, the spaces are angled the wrong way to exit easily
- Spaces are standard carpark wide (ie just enough room for you to open your door if you're skinny), so not ideal for wide vehicles
Opinion
- Get there by mid afternoon (winter) if you don't want to miss out (earlier in summer)
- Overall a really good location if you don't mind road noise and are in a motorhome/campervan, doable (but difficult) with a caravan
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
Lots of space for big and small vehicles.
Toilets were clean and water fountain was handy. Close to walk into town and see the sights. CSC officer was lovely and explained the rules of Self Containment parking (can be anywhere you want, unless specifically stating no camping). Lots of very bad drivers in this town, they do not understand how to release the clutch so end up revving and squeeling tyers far too much making this spot quite loud up till about 10pm when it is their bed time. Safe and OK for 1 night but not very scenic, just a city vibe.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
1.0/5
Not quite sure why previous reviews are so positive.
This seems like literally just a car park in a retail estate. Limited spaces so there was nowhere for us to camp anyway. I-Site In morningside far nicer and more space :)
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
3.5/5
Scored last place of I believe 6 spots in a huge car park.
Next to the road over the bridge so a bit noisy. Clean toilets nearby.
Can't believe the council is so stingy with freecamp spots around here. The whole car park was empty but only a few spots for campervans.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful spot!
It's quiet, the people are nice and the toilets are clean. Additionally, there's free wifi if you're lucky.
Reviewed about 5 years ago
4.0/5
24 hour flush toilet, reasonably quiet when close to road.
We scored last space at 8pm, winter. 5 min to city, thank the council and stay within the signs.
Reviewed over 6 years ago