Tairāwhiti Gisborne

North Island

Tairāwhiti Gisborne

Gets up before anyone else. A birthplace of the new. Off the track, hongi a local, share a brew. Kia Kaha!

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Beachfront

(Te tōpuni ki Tokomaru Ākau)

Tokomaru Bay

Freedom Camping

Open every summer between Labour Weekend and Easter

Lot's of space. Picnic tables. Fire pits.

Wilderness Camping

Water Front Freedom Camping. When you are driving eastward on SH2, Te Ahiaua (The Pipi beds) is the first place you can see the ocean.

Camp at the shore of Lake Waikaremoana in a secluded bay with stunning views. This is a popular campsite and a good base for lake activities.

Ruapani Circuit Track

Lake Waikaremoana

approx 13 km return | 6 hours return

Nice swimming areas. Nice fishing too.

Very easily accessed, next to State Highway 2. Camping area surrounded by native bush, beside the river and near the historic Howe Truss bridge...

Oraka Reserve, Mahia

Freedom Camping Site

Tirohanga Beach Motor Camp offers 3 hectares of sheltered sites, we have 60 power sites & a variety of tent sites & cabins. We have the Motu Cycle...

Spectacular Hukuwai Beach is 3km east of Opotiki, off SH35. The designated camping area is small, tucked between regenerating coastal bush and...

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Pouawa Beach

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Pouawa)

Pouawa Beach

Freedom Camping

Camping at Pouawa Beach is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply here online There's no charge...

Mount / Mt Hikurangi

Te Ara ki Hikurangi - Ruakumara Range

Time: 7 hr Distance: 10km

approx 1 km return | 40 minutes return + time in cave

(Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Waihau)

Waihau / Loisels Beach Freedom Camping

Temporarily CLOSED this season - 2023-2024 Camping at Waihau Beach - Loisels is from 23 October - 30 April. You must have a permit before...

Temporarily CLOSED this season...

5.6 km return | 3 hours return

Nice falls. Easy access.

Aniwaniwa Falls Track

Lake Waikaremoana

approx 800 m return | 20 minutes return

Te Reinga Falls

500 m return | 10 minutes return

Hinau Walk

Lake Waikaremoana

Time: 20 min one way