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Onepoto Esplanade Reserve

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Onepoto Esplanade Reserve

Wake up and watch the sunrise out east at Porirua Harbour, Titahi Bay. Space is limited to three motorhomes a night and stays are restricted to 3 nights.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Porirua City Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Bay of Islands

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-41.1137302545956

174.844543838501

Latitude
-41.1137302545956
Longitude
174.844543838501
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.

limited spaces

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

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

Self-contained motorhomes only

Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • Local Council

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

Local Council

This experience is managed by a local council.

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.

3 sites

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.

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.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Barbecues

BBQ Facility

What BBQ facilities are provided?

No Barbecue

BBQs are not available

The are no BBQ facilities provided with the accommodation.

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Reviews

    ✓ Quiet spot

    ✓ Friendly community vibe

    ✓ Access to drinking water

    ✓ Close to ferry

    ✓ Plenty of other campers around

    𐄂 Confusing parking

    𐄂 No clear signage

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  • 5.0/5

    Wir haben hier eine Kaffeepause gemacht.

    Der Parkplatz ist groß allerdings sind nur 3 Camper / 3 Nächte erlaubt.

    Der See und die Aussicht sind wunderschön

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

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    Lea

  • 4.0/5

    Nice spot we chose before taking the ferry (20-25min drive) because Wellington was full.

    They now put up a sign where you can park and where not.

    You can hear the road a little bit but we slept quite well. :-)

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

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    Heinrich

  • 3.5/5

    According to the council website this is definitely the freedom camp, no markings nor signs, but website confirmed it!

    We stayed a night, was absolutely fine.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    @saltyskin

  • 3.5/5

    We freedom camped here for one night with no problems (toilets 3 mins down the road and a little stinky).

    Lots of people around as it was Saturday (likely an event in the building across the road). Woke up to tons of rowers getting ready all smiles and fun music playing. We felt like we were invading their space so we cooked breakfast elsewhere. We feel lucky the community is willing to share such a lovely spot with travellers :)

    Parking here is really confusing because there is no signage anywhere. The Porirua City website says 3 motorhomes are allowed in this location for up to 3 nights, but there are no designated spots.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    DBennie

  • 3.5/5

    Quiet.

    Was ready for loud youths, but the wind and rain kept everyone away. Ended up with a nice spot, a few other campers. Nice access to drinking water. Bathrooms nearby but not in a great state. Close to ferry, not that we used it.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

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    Richard