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Middleton Bay Carpark

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Middleton Bay Carpark

Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place. Three designated parks at the northern end of the carpark.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

South Taranaki District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Opunake

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.4543628191654

173.849119746685

Latitude
-39.4543628191654
Longitude
173.849119746685
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

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

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

  • 3 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How 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

  • 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.

Three designated parks at northern end of the carpark.

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.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

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Reviews

    • Nice spot by the water.

      Icon__personSimon

    • Awesome spot for the night

      Icon__personNzMo

    • Excellent spot right by the beach.

      Icon__personAJ

    4.3 8 Reviews Analysis

  • Nice spot by the water.

    3 allocated spaces fill quickly, but then there is cliff-top car-park as plan B. Very basic flush toilet. Good boat-launch watching spot, and good 'rock-hopping'. Wonderful geology. A bit of bogan activity, it seems to be 'on the circuit' for local hoons with loud vehicles, maybe do not stay if you are only camper.

    Reviewed 28 days ago

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    Simon

  • Three bays only for non-self contained (I arrived at 2:30pm and was full by 4:00pm).

    Great little costal walk that takes you around the town that starts right by the stairs / toilets near the carpark. Even had a movie on at the local little cinema in town ($12) that was delightful.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

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    JJapple

  • Excellent site for Self Contained Vehicles (SCV) and Non Self Contained Vehicles (NSC).

    It also includes tents but is only suitable for roof tents not normal tents. There is a beautiful grass area at the top of the bay that is perfect for tents.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Oliver

  • Awesome spot for the night

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2021

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    NzMo

  • Excellent spot right by the beach.

    Quiet and sheltered. Only space for three vehicles and as another reviewer mentioned, I can’t see how you could pitch a tent. As a self contained camper it was pretty much perfect for a night.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2020

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    AJ

  • Not for tents unless you can pitch on a road surface.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2019

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    Jacqui Hutchins

  • Beautiful spot right at the beach.Calm and quiet!

    Was one of our favourites. Locals come here to surf or eat their dinner. Down at the beach in the car park there is a sign that only 3 vehicles can stay. If it’s already occupied you just have to drive up and the road above had several other spots. Clean toilet(only one). Really recommended!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2018

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    Jade

  • It was awesome because it's at the top of some cliffs overlooking a beach and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean was awesome.

    Cons: right on a road, streetlights are super bright, closest toilet is down on the beach and I'm not sure if they lock it at night. Other great spot, allows tents.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2018

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    Tommy