Whisper Cove, Snells Beach
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Whisper Cove, Snells Beach
A maximum of two freedom camping vehicles may
stay overnight in the area
A person wishing to stay overnight must –
(1) use a certified self-contained vehicle at all times;
(2) use one of the marked spaces in the designated
parking area, if applicable;
(3) stay a maximum of two nights;
(4) vacate their parking space by 9am (0900 hours)
on the third day; and
(5) stay a maximum of two nights in a four-week
consecutive period
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Warkworth |
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Stayed for 1 night on a Monday in January, the dedicated camping spots in the larger car park down the road was full by the time I arrived but this car park was empty, though another two campers did show
up. It was a beautiful spot, right by the beach and with a picnic table and bin right nearby. There was a loo and an outdoor shower in the larger car park which was only a 5 min walk away. No water fountain though that I found. Was a super quiet spot and felt very safe
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5.0/5
Lovely safe spot, right next to beach, lovely walk down beach near by, right next to a pre school so busy on a morning
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4.5/5
If there were bathrooms on the site it would definitely be a 10.
Beautiful view, by the sea, quiet neighbourhood, tables to eat and only 2 spots. You need to get there early in the summer. It was full by 15:30 on the day we got there. Definitely one of our favourite camping in Nz.
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5.0/5
This site was full, however we checked out the next bay over, Algies Bay Reserve and it's absolutely beautiful.
Toilets are closed 7pm-6am. As mentioned in other review, this SC site isn't on Rankers. There are 3 spots for SC vehicles
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4.0/5
Really cool spot alongside the beach.
We went there because the other spot was already full but we ended UP being super happy to be in this one as it was more quiet. All the facilities (toilets and shower) were in the other one but it's only a 5 minute-walk so it didn't matter much. The area itself is super peaceful, there are many people walking their dogs or just families playing, it felt really safe.
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4.5/5
Really nice spot !
Lovely, just front of the beach
Clean toilets and beautiful walk to the beach. Perfect for one night. Little bit windy but depend the day, quiet place, enjoy !
G&A
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5.0/5
Space for 2 camper vans.
No amenities. Nice and quiet and right at the beach. Lovely to wake up in this paradise.
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4.5/5
Arrived late at 9pm, spaces but small car park near houses.
Lovely and quiet, great views in the morning. No amenities.
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3.5/5
Good spot for the night but no nearby toilets (even if you can use those in your vehicle).
I advise you to continue to Algier Bay, you will find 3 places reserved for self contained. Very nice view, picnic tables, toilets and outdoor shower
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4.5/5
Stayed for 1 night on a Monday in January, the dedicated camping spots in the larger car park down the road was full by the time I arrived but this car park was empty, though another two campers did show
up. It was a beautiful spot, right by the beach and with a picnic table and bin right nearby. There was a loo and an outdoor shower in the larger car park which was only a 5 min walk away. No water fountain though that I found. Was a super quiet spot and felt very safe
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5.0/5
Lovely safe spot, right next to beach, lovely walk down beach near by, right next to a pre school so busy on a morning
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5.0/5
This site was full, however we checked out the next bay over, Algies Bay Reserve and it's absolutely beautiful.
Toilets are closed 7pm-6am. As mentioned in other review, this SC site isn't on Rankers. There are 3 spots for SC vehicles
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4.5/5
If there were bathrooms on the site it would definitely be a 10.
Beautiful view, by the sea, quiet neighbourhood, tables to eat and only 2 spots. You need to get there early in the summer. It was full by 15:30 on the day we got there. Definitely one of our favourite camping in Nz.
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4.0/5
Really cool spot alongside the beach.
We went there because the other spot was already full but we ended UP being super happy to be in this one as it was more quiet. All the facilities (toilets and shower) were in the other one but it's only a 5 minute-walk so it didn't matter much. The area itself is super peaceful, there are many people walking their dogs or just families playing, it felt really safe.
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4.5/5
Really nice spot !
Lovely, just front of the beach
Clean toilets and beautiful walk to the beach. Perfect for one night. Little bit windy but depend the day, quiet place, enjoy !
G&A
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5.0/5
Space for 2 camper vans.
No amenities. Nice and quiet and right at the beach. Lovely to wake up in this paradise.
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4.5/5
Arrived late at 9pm, spaces but small car park near houses.
Lovely and quiet, great views in the morning. No amenities.
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3.5/5
Good spot for the night but no nearby toilets (even if you can use those in your vehicle).
I advise you to continue to Algier Bay, you will find 3 places reserved for self contained. Very nice view, picnic tables, toilets and outdoor shower
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4.0/5
The one with the toilet further down the coast is indeed no longer allowed.
But a bit even further (Algiers Bay) there are 3 Self contained vehicle spots (clearly marked) where you can stay 2 nights. There's a public toilet with outside shower. Parking spots are on an incline though.
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4.0/5
Nice spot, very windy but could imagine in summer weather it would be lovely.
No toilets so we drove to the next beach front car park (we’re not lazy - due to awful weather) where there was some and this was also a freedom camp spot which is not advertised on this app. Would recommend this one over the other purely as it has the toilets.
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