Clifton Road Reserve
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Clifton Road Reserve
There is a donation box near the toilet block and a suggested donation of $3.00 per person is welcomed.
Beachfront free-camping! We love it. If you're a certified self-contained vehicle, this spot is a wee gem.
Wake up to the sunrise and the waves at Te Awanga, a hop, skip and jump from Cape Kidnappers where the gannets live. Leave the place as you found it and enjoy the surrounds!
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Hastings District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Te Awanga |
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Beautiful beachfront location -
Clean toilets
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Secluded spots among trees
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Plenty of parking space
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Can be busy and noisy -
Some campers leave rubbish behind
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Toilets may run out of supplies
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Amazing site right next to the sea.
Mark Jarvis -
Another beautiful Nz spot.
Matt and Whanau -
Great spot right by the sea, good toilets.
Debbie -
Stunning free campsite right on the beach.
Harry Wright -
Beautiful.
Ruby
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This spot was very busy when I came.
If your after peice and quiet be sure to park at the far side of either end of the reserve. It does have a wonderful view of the sea. And plenty of trees to find some shade.
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Wonderful spot with very secluded spots between trees and with a view to the sea.
The two toilets are quite clean - when one was cloaked, somebody came and a couple hours later it worked again. Please cherish this beautiful space and don’t leave your rubbish.
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Magnifique endroit où rester avec le campervan, juste au bord de la plage.
Vignoble juste à côté également.
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Toilets are in maintenance right now and it‘s directly next to the sea and more windy then the other free camping spot nearby.
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First night was nice with the sound of crashing waves and people around us quiet.
Second night not sure why people need me to listen to their music, and then again in the morning. Seems to be a number of permanent campers here. I think the secret is park as far away from the toilets as possible as that is where most of the noisier group camped.
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Our favourite freedom camping spot on north island, been here so many times.
Good toilets & signal, beautiful beach and plenty of room
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Awesome spot to stay, was worth the short drive out of napier.
Lots of parking spots right next to a beautiful beach, clean toilets and rubish bins. Would of rated this spot a 10 but unfortunately some campers have let this spot down by dumping there rubish in the bushes instead of using the bins supplied and although this spot had clearly staighted on the sign that it was for self contained vehicles only there were several cars and non self contained vehicles here. We still felt safe and enjoyed our stay here.
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Such a beautiful spot right by the sea.
Had a dip in the afternoon and morning, water was really nice. Toilets are what you expect. Water fountain and tap outside which is good. 6 min walk to a four square! Lots of spaces with shelter or by the sea! Highly recommend
Only downside is you can hear cars driving past, but it’s not too bad.
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Great spot right by the beach, beautiful views in the morning.
Nice clean toilets and clean water available.
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Great spot.
Can be busy but there are lots of little nooks in the trees to tuck into. Washrooms aren’t the cleanest but they are new, just well-used. Right on the beach, would recommend!
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Great place we have stayed here before Very nice toilets Windy on front so suggest parking between trees Nice walk to clearview estate winery - who have great food and the wine is not bad
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Amazing place to stay!
Arrived around 1300 and found a spot right on the beach nestled between some trees. Though there were lots of other campers, it felt private and was quiet throughout the night. Toilets are clean but would recommend bringing your own toilet paper (both bathrooms ran out during my 24hr stay) and hand soap (none in the bathrooms). Doesn’t appear to be a physical donation box any more, but donations can be made through CamperMate :)
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A great place right beside the sea.
Perhaps avoid weekends as there are numbers of young dirt track bikers using the reserve for their fun. They speed around the area without regard to adults, children and pets.
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This spot was very busy when I came.
If your after peice and quiet be sure to park at the far side of either end of the reserve. It does have a wonderful view of the sea. And plenty of trees to find some shade.
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Wonderful spot with very secluded spots between trees and with a view to the sea.
The two toilets are quite clean - when one was cloaked, somebody came and a couple hours later it worked again. Please cherish this beautiful space and don’t leave your rubbish.
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Magnifique endroit où rester avec le campervan, juste au bord de la plage.
Vignoble juste à côté également.
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Toilets are in maintenance right now and it‘s directly next to the sea and more windy then the other free camping spot nearby.
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First night was nice with the sound of crashing waves and people around us quiet.
Second night not sure why people need me to listen to their music, and then again in the morning. Seems to be a number of permanent campers here. I think the secret is park as far away from the toilets as possible as that is where most of the noisier group camped.
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Our favourite freedom camping spot on north island, been here so many times.
Good toilets & signal, beautiful beach and plenty of room
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Awesome spot to stay, was worth the short drive out of napier.
Lots of parking spots right next to a beautiful beach, clean toilets and rubish bins. Would of rated this spot a 10 but unfortunately some campers have let this spot down by dumping there rubish in the bushes instead of using the bins supplied and although this spot had clearly staighted on the sign that it was for self contained vehicles only there were several cars and non self contained vehicles here. We still felt safe and enjoyed our stay here.
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Such a beautiful spot right by the sea.
Had a dip in the afternoon and morning, water was really nice. Toilets are what you expect. Water fountain and tap outside which is good. 6 min walk to a four square! Lots of spaces with shelter or by the sea! Highly recommend
Only downside is you can hear cars driving past, but it’s not too bad.
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Great spot right by the beach, beautiful views in the morning.
Nice clean toilets and clean water available.
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Great spot.
Can be busy but there are lots of little nooks in the trees to tuck into. Washrooms aren’t the cleanest but they are new, just well-used. Right on the beach, would recommend!
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Great place we have stayed here before Very nice toilets Windy on front so suggest parking between trees Nice walk to clearview estate winery - who have great food and the wine is not bad
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Amazing place to stay!
Arrived around 1300 and found a spot right on the beach nestled between some trees. Though there were lots of other campers, it felt private and was quiet throughout the night. Toilets are clean but would recommend bringing your own toilet paper (both bathrooms ran out during my 24hr stay) and hand soap (none in the bathrooms). Doesn’t appear to be a physical donation box any more, but donations can be made through CamperMate :)
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Another beautiful Nz spot.
Lots of other campers staying. We are family of 4 touring Nz for a year with a dog. This spot has plenty of shelter from wind, good river down the road and lots of beautiful local produce. Locals are friendly and helpful. 4square is walking distance up the road and is well stocked, the bar is a good place for a beer and a chat with the locals. The beach has awesome stones perfect for skiming.
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This place was great!
Had lots of space around 30th Dec. Water and public toilets available. Lots of people walking, running in the mornings though so maybe don’t park near the footpaths etc..
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Amazing campsite with lots of little nooks to park your campervan or put up your tent.
Lots of space too so people arrived throughout the evening and found enough space to still give everyone privacy!
2 disabled toilets which are ok. Take your own soap/hand sanitizer as there is no soap in the bathrooms.
Good location near to shops and awesome view to wake up on the pebble beach!
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Loved this place, we came back for a second night in a row even though we were planning on driving to the next spot.
Plenty of space during this time of year. Nice toilets and drinking water. Situate yourself on the rocks near the ocean and your set!