Tatapouri Bay

Tatapouri Bay

Tatapouri Bay

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Tatapouri Bay

Tatapouri Motor Camp is a laid-back, family orientated Gisborne holiday park offering the ideal surroundings for surfing, boating, fishing and diving. The park can easily be found while following one of New Zealand's best touring routes the Pacific Coast Highway. There are fantastic surfing breaks over the hill at Makorori Beach and plenty of game fishing adventures to experience at Arial Reef, just four miles offshore.

Come together and stay with us in beautiful Tatapouri Bay, where the land meets the sea and the good times roll. Surrounded by rolling hills, golden sands and crystal clear waters. Find our what else Tairawhiti, Gisborne has to offer.

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Tatapouri by the Sea

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North IslandTairāwhiti GisborneGisborne

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-38.6466401089478

178.144683837891

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-38.6466401089478
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178.144683837891

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    ✓ Beautiful beach location

    ✓ Friendly and accommodating staff

    ✓ Clean facilities

    ✓ Good kitchen amenities

    ✓ Cafe and live music on weekends

    𐄂 Some facilities need updates

    𐄂 Smelly camping areas

    • Nice place near the ocean.
    • John and Debbie stayed here in our campervan.
    • We stayed here in May 2017.
    • Nice staff & campers.
    • By the small beach with lots of camping options.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 3
    16%
    9/10 5
    26%
    8/10 3
    16%
    7/10 5
    26%
    6/10 2
    11%
    5/10 1
    5%
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  • 5.0/5

    A beautiful location with a quiet beach.

    We had a non-powered site. Clean facilities, good kitchen, gorgeous view. It’s very well managed & you can tell effort has been put in to make it a nice experience & place for everyone. The only thing is the bathroom light is on a sensor so kept turning off during my shower since no one else came in to trigger the sensor and it couldn’t see me in the cubicle. Unlimited shower time but be as quick as possible as they are on a limited supply.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Amy Shoemake's avatar

    Amy Shoemake

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Lovely location in terms of beach and really friendly staff.

    Cute little playground next to the kitchen. I really wanted to like this place more, however for the price you're paying, the facilities are just not that great. Small unstocked kitchen, showers were good and toilets just okay. Defo not worth $60 especially considering there are some free spots down the road, and the camp spots are a bit slanted. Also, I don't know if it was just because the were renovating, or if the tank just needed emptying, but where we camped absalutly stunk. It's probably lovely if your glamping as those spots looked nice. Wish there was more nice things I could say as the woman on reception was really lovely, but that smell really put us of :(

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    FitzHanss's avatar

    FitzHanss

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    By the small beach with lots of camping options.

    I paid $25 for a non powered site, seeing the ocean thru s gap in the expensive cabins. The cafe is a scene on the weekends with young families. They are updating the facilities. Kitchen has large fridge and freezer and there is free wifi.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    JT's avatar

    JT

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This place is an absolute must visit when passing through Gisborne!

    So many options from camping to glamming tents and cabins! The staff are super friendly, welcoming and accommodating! There is a cafe onsite during summer was well as Sunday markets and live music! Definitely worth a visit!

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    Uisce's avatar

    Uisce

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Bit expensive for a powered site ($60) for 2 since the facilities are basic.

    Golden sands is a bit of a stretch, better to go for a swim over the hill at Mikori Beach ⛱.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Mike's avatar

    Mike

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Myself and baby goat stopped in there initially for 1 night.

    Place is so beautiful I ended up staying for 2. Camp is right on the beach and the beach is amazing! $25 p/n for unpowered site. The facilities are super clean and way above average! The permanent residents are also super friendly. Would def recommend 😊.

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

    Roxanne's avatar

    Roxanne

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Paid $75 for three of us on a powered site.

    Kitchen is fine, showers and toilets rather basic, which would be fine if the cost wasn’t so high

    Host very nice and friendly and gave us a sheltered site in a windy day which was much appreciated

    Has a cafe on site , and a grassy spot to sit by the beach.

    Loads of hermit crabs running around in the rock pools!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Tamsin's avatar

    Tamsin

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    John and Debbie stayed here in our campervan.

    A beach front camp ground with pleasant surroundings and good facilities.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    JP's avatar

    JP

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful site right on beach and swimming very pleasant as waves crash on a reef offshore Hosts very friendly and helpful - brought down table and chairs to waters edge so we could have evening beer

    there

    Kitchen facilities good

    Shower basic

    Had a very enjoyable stay

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    Andy's avatar

    Andy

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Stayed here in early November 2016.

    We expected more for the money we paid!

    Campsite is situated directly next to the highway with logging trucks passing all day and night. Yet it offered a good sea view.

    No rubbish bins in the kitchen which was rather small and lacking all cutlery/crockery etc.

    The showers were outdated, but clean.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    GERMANY
    Philipp  Jahn's avatar

    Philipp Jahn

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Lovely location in terms of beach and really friendly staff.

    Cute little playground next to the kitchen. I really wanted to like this place more, however for the price you're paying, the facilities are just not that great. Small unstocked kitchen, showers were good and toilets just okay. Defo not worth $60 especially considering there are some free spots down the road, and the camp spots are a bit slanted. Also, I don't know if it was just because the were renovating, or if the tank just needed emptying, but where we camped absalutly stunk. It's probably lovely if your glamping as those spots looked nice. Wish there was more nice things I could say as the woman on reception was really lovely, but that smell really put us of :(

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    FitzHanss's avatar

    FitzHanss

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    A beautiful location with a quiet beach.

    We had a non-powered site. Clean facilities, good kitchen, gorgeous view. It’s very well managed & you can tell effort has been put in to make it a nice experience & place for everyone. The only thing is the bathroom light is on a sensor so kept turning off during my shower since no one else came in to trigger the sensor and it couldn’t see me in the cubicle. Unlimited shower time but be as quick as possible as they are on a limited supply.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Amy Shoemake's avatar

    Amy Shoemake

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    By the small beach with lots of camping options.

    I paid $25 for a non powered site, seeing the ocean thru s gap in the expensive cabins. The cafe is a scene on the weekends with young families. They are updating the facilities. Kitchen has large fridge and freezer and there is free wifi.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    JT's avatar

    JT

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    This place is an absolute must visit when passing through Gisborne!

    So many options from camping to glamming tents and cabins! The staff are super friendly, welcoming and accommodating! There is a cafe onsite during summer was well as Sunday markets and live music! Definitely worth a visit!

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    Uisce's avatar

    Uisce

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Bit expensive for a powered site ($60) for 2 since the facilities are basic.

    Golden sands is a bit of a stretch, better to go for a swim over the hill at Mikori Beach ⛱.

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

    Mike's avatar

    Mike

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Myself and baby goat stopped in there initially for 1 night.

    Place is so beautiful I ended up staying for 2. Camp is right on the beach and the beach is amazing! $25 p/n for unpowered site. The facilities are super clean and way above average! The permanent residents are also super friendly. Would def recommend 😊.

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

    Roxanne's avatar

    Roxanne

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Paid $75 for three of us on a powered site.

    Kitchen is fine, showers and toilets rather basic, which would be fine if the cost wasn’t so high

    Host very nice and friendly and gave us a sheltered site in a windy day which was much appreciated

    Has a cafe on site , and a grassy spot to sit by the beach.

    Loads of hermit crabs running around in the rock pools!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Tamsin's avatar

    Tamsin

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    John and Debbie stayed here in our campervan.

    A beach front camp ground with pleasant surroundings and good facilities.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    JP's avatar

    JP

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful site right on beach and swimming very pleasant as waves crash on a reef offshore Hosts very friendly and helpful - brought down table and chairs to waters edge so we could have evening beer

    there

    Kitchen facilities good

    Shower basic

    Had a very enjoyable stay

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

    Andy's avatar

    Andy

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    We stayed here in May 2017.

    We arrived in the dark and was met by a very friendly and helpful host who accommodated us even though most of the park was water logged due to recent heavy rains. We certainly appreciated the spot. However, I would have to agree that the facilities need a revamp and the price is quite high.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    AUSTRALIA
    Susan Boyton's avatar

    Susan Boyton

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Stayed here in early November 2016.

    We expected more for the money we paid!

    Campsite is situated directly next to the highway with logging trucks passing all day and night. Yet it offered a good sea view.

    No rubbish bins in the kitchen which was rather small and lacking all cutlery/crockery etc.

    The showers were outdated, but clean.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

    GERMANY
    Philipp  Jahn's avatar

    Philipp Jahn

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    A place with several positive aspects and some areas for improvement.

    Location itself is great, a grassy area with some trees spread around and some hills in the back. Direct beach access. Good working free Wi-Fi. Warm welcome. The facilities are a bit mixed. Kitchen and BBQ are OK, but just one toilet for all gents on the site? When we were there it wasn't busy, but I could imagine that at peak times there are people queuing up stamping from one foot to the other. Hot showers available, but in fact pretty hot and you can't regulate them. A bit overpriced at 44 NZD for two people in a campervan given the quality of the facilities, but still probably the best alternative around Gisborne.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 3.0/5

    Dated and overpriced.

    Also know as Tata Motor Beach Camp. Friendly manager and free good WiFi. Kitchen is small and without cookery. No washing tables, only 1 toilet at the mens and the showers are very basic concrete with a curtain, which you don't expect for two persons in a camper for $36 without power. Nice beach view and quiet although the road is in the background. Manager should step his game up and invest in decent facilities to make it price worthy.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

    NETHERLANDS
    Ives van Neck's avatar

    Ives van Neck

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Stunning location.

    Well defined camping sites right on beach (low tide the best as you can walk out in between the rocks) Friendly managers and not too crowded even though in peak season. Facilities dated but clean with hot showers.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

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    Penny Mercer

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice place near the ocean.

    Close to a very good surf beach. A lot of backpackers. Toilets and shower (free and with hot water) was clean, only fridges in the kitchen didn't smell very good, but that's only bad thing. Free Wifi works good.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

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    Hana Rachfalik

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We came here in our campervan in July and had almost the whole place to ourselves.

    The host couldn't have been anymore helpful than he was and everything was clean. The only thing that was annoying was the wifi didn't work all the time. But hey it was free. Would recommend this place over any of the bigger parks. And we got to watch the full moon rise and the sunrise too. It's the place where you will see them rise first in the world. If in the area would stay here again.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    Helen Robertson's avatar

    Helen Robertson

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Cool place and nice owners.

    Direct on the beach. Facilities are fine. A little bit small for so many people, but it works. Close to Gisborne, so you can visit the town.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

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    Bjorn Privat

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    We just love this place!

    Near Gisborne, directly by the sea. Very friendly staff, low rates und relaxed atmosphere. Only basic facilities.

    Reviewed almost 14 years ago

    GERMANY
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    Puravida

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Nice staff & campers.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago

    FINLAND
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    Hanna

    Customer