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Free-camping for self-contained campervans and motorhomes, 30 minutes north of Tauranga
Pahoia Domain is a free camping area for certified self-contained motorhomes and campervans, about 30 minutes north of Tauranga.
There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.
Situated harbourside, it has a view north over the water to Te Hopai Island and is flanked by small areas of bush.
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Western Bay of Plenty District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Omokoroa |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? 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. |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow 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. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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. |
✓ Beautiful waterfront location
✓ Quiet and peaceful atmosphere
✓ Clean toilet facilities
✓ Scenic picnic areas
✓ Grassy spots available
𐄂 Limited parking space
𐄂 Strong sink water pressure
What a hidden gem!
Great spot!
Seemed like a Nice spot with toilet.
Quiet site, and tucked away from the road.
Enjoyed it here.
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10/10 | 6 |
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35% |
9/10 | 3 |
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8/10 | 4 |
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24% |
7/10 | 3 |
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18% |
6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 1 |
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1.0/5
When people go down to put their boats in to go for a fishing trip there is no parking for your boat trailer because of the freedom campers .
They have no consideration for anyone .
Reviewed about 1 year ago
3.5/5
Not a lot of spaces but nice and quiet place with a view.
Toilet are ok clean and got paper but the pressure in the sink is just surprisingly strong ! No place to put your trash.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Such a beautiful spot and so peaceful!
Very clean toilet block and lots of picnic tables. Loved my stay!
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful area right on the Waterfront.
We were lucky to secure a spot right adjacent to the grassy area. Very calm and quiet and the toilet there is definitely a bonus.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.0/5
Enjoyed it here.
Good toilet blocks, lovely harbour views and swings for the kids. Couple of local weed smokers in their cars but overall nice spot
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Quiet place with 6 spots and there were only 3 of us on a Friday night of a long weekend.
Popular fishing spot. Beach at low tide. Level parking spots, clean 24/7 flush toilets. A power outlet outside of the toilets that was shown to us be we didn’t need to try it out. Had a water fountain but we also didn’t use it as it hasn’t been cleaned in a while and the basin was clogged and dirty. Good spot for a night.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful setting, quiet north facing spot, great for children.
Fresh Water and clean toilets.
Will visit again
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
Quiet, beautiful, great view, sea to swim in, clean toilets, drinkingwater.
Great walk down the beach. Nice little free campspot.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
Seemed like a Nice spot with toilet.
But we left because there was a drink man who didnt stop talking to us.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.0/5
We stopped here for a few hours to have our meal and nap before going to our next place.
It's a very beautiful view and a nice place to overnight. We were the only ones over there. I recommend!
Reviewed about 6 years ago
4.5/5
A great location!
Fantastic view, quiet, plenty spaces and toilets that are open overnight. Only issue we had was a man in a car playing loud music for hours and who complained I was distributing him by walking to the bathroom. He eventually moved on at around 11pm. It was very strange situation and would put us off returning to another wise beautiful spot.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
1.0/5
When people go down to put their boats in to go for a fishing trip there is no parking for your boat trailer because of the freedom campers .
They have no consideration for anyone .
Reviewed about 1 year ago
3.5/5
Not a lot of spaces but nice and quiet place with a view.
Toilet are ok clean and got paper but the pressure in the sink is just surprisingly strong ! No place to put your trash.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Such a beautiful spot and so peaceful!
Very clean toilet block and lots of picnic tables. Loved my stay!
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful area right on the Waterfront.
We were lucky to secure a spot right adjacent to the grassy area. Very calm and quiet and the toilet there is definitely a bonus.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.0/5
Enjoyed it here.
Good toilet blocks, lovely harbour views and swings for the kids. Couple of local weed smokers in their cars but overall nice spot
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
Quiet place with 6 spots and there were only 3 of us on a Friday night of a long weekend.
Popular fishing spot. Beach at low tide. Level parking spots, clean 24/7 flush toilets. A power outlet outside of the toilets that was shown to us be we didn’t need to try it out. Had a water fountain but we also didn’t use it as it hasn’t been cleaned in a while and the basin was clogged and dirty. Good spot for a night.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful setting, quiet north facing spot, great for children.
Fresh Water and clean toilets.
Will visit again
Reviewed over 5 years ago
4.5/5
Quiet, beautiful, great view, sea to swim in, clean toilets, drinkingwater.
Great walk down the beach. Nice little free campspot.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
3.5/5
Seemed like a Nice spot with toilet.
But we left because there was a drink man who didnt stop talking to us.
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
4.0/5
We stopped here for a few hours to have our meal and nap before going to our next place.
It's a very beautiful view and a nice place to overnight. We were the only ones over there. I recommend!
Reviewed about 6 years ago
4.5/5
A great location!
Fantastic view, quiet, plenty spaces and toilets that are open overnight. Only issue we had was a man in a car playing loud music for hours and who complained I was distributing him by walking to the bathroom. He eventually moved on at around 11pm. It was very strange situation and would put us off returning to another wise beautiful spot.
Reviewed over 6 years ago
4.0/5
Quiet site, and tucked away from the road.
Only 1 caravan when we arrived. Nice flush toilets and drinking water as well.
Reviewed about 7 years ago
5.0/5
A perfect spot, in mid February we were just 2 campervans.
Nice toilets, nice view, calm and quiet! Thanks to the village for offering and sharing this nice spot!
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
Great spot!
Clean toilets. Picnic table. Views out over the estuary. Small little carpark- nice and quiet. A little windy when we were there but we parked behind the shelter of the trees and had no problem.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
Fantastic spot right on the water.
Clean toilets. Brilliant for a free spot.
Reviewed about 8 years ago
3.5/5
Very nice waterfront spot with toilets, picnic tables and swings for the kids.
Only for self-contained vehicles.
Reviewed over 10 years ago
5.0/5
What a hidden gem!
Waterfront location, plenty of trees for shade, public toilets, big grassy area with picnic tables and even swings. Seems it would be a quiet spot during the evening, small ramp may attract some keen early-morning boaties.
Reviewed almost 11 years ago