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One 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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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei
Categories	Freedom Camping Free

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping (NZ$0) It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Overnight Stay Rules	Only in a vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is 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	1 night Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How 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.	Maximum Sites Available How 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	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.	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	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.	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.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. 6m maximum vehicle length	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. 6m maximum vehicle length
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.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does 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.	Dogs Does 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.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Gemma

Ranking: 8/10

Amazing location. Felt safe. Dairy lady was lovely gave us free bait for craypot. Toilets weren’t in best condition. And no drinking water.

Reviewed 3 months ago

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Bluescruize

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Ranking: 8/10

Nice spot by the beach, locals are friendly. Toilets were a bit dirty but I imagine as it had been a busy day.

Reviewed 5 months ago

Chris

Ranking: 9/10

Nice spot, clean toilet, not to buzy.
Official place for 3 Campers.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

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Gerard

Ranking: 9/10

Nice safe place to stay, right on the water. Great view and nice walk on the beach to mermaid pools. No showers available.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

Ryan

Ranking: 9/10

Beautiful spot. Right on the beach,nice and quiet. Takeaways just down the road

Reviewed about 3 years ago

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