Dotterel Point Overnight Campervan Parking
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Dotterel Point Overnight Campervan Parking
Freedom camping for self-contained campers at Dotterel Point in Puekehina
Freedom camping beachside at Pukehina Beach... Self-contained and certified campervans and motorhomes can stay here for up to three nights, at Dotterel Point Reserve at the end of Pukehina Parade.
Swimming in the surf by day, fish and chips at the beach by night, life is good!
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.
This choice spot is shared with you by locals and the Western Bay of Plenty Council. Show the love back - keep your site clean, obey all signage, and get into holiday mode and give the locals a wave when you see them.
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5.0/5
Beautiful place, tons of space.
Quite noisy in the morning. And we had a group of drunk lads coming to party and annoy the campers in the middle of the night.
There are plenty of portaloos.
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4.0/5
Quiet beach to walk along, and some interesting bird life out towards the point in the dunes.
Some nice shells, and maybe a swim in the summer??? Too cold when I was there.
No toilet or shower, 2 mins drive up the road for toilets.
A few cars/cans moving around in the night.
Nice little takeaway in town.
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5.0/5
Visited on 12/04/23 but the area was closed off due to ground works/renovation.
The building works supervisor was very friendly and apologised, saying it will be open for use to park and camp once the works are finished.
Still giving a 10/10 as doesn't deserve a bad review for being improved. The spot looked like it would have been a fantastic overnighter if it was open.
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4.0/5
Good spot for a night or two in a car park right between the ocean and estuary.
People arrive 7am onwards to surf and fish — great for breakfast entertainment, but not so great if you like a sleep in and privacy in the morning.
No toilet and shower facilities right now as the spot is under development. Gotta go a ways down the road for toilets now. Would have been a 10/10 if there were facilities right at the site.
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4.0/5
Great spot!
Lovely beach on two sides, dogs allowed on a lead, clean toilets and outside shower and bins at surf club. There was only 3 other overnighters when we were there. Would stop again
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot.
Bins and bathroom supplied, outdoor shower was alot warmer than I was expecting for the winter! Stunning sunsets and so many birds. Water either side. Would love to come back next time I am on the coast.
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5.0/5
Gorgeous spot to stay.
Only 2 campers during our stay, we have a large caravan and there is plenty of room for large vehicles to maneuver and park. Beautiful beach both sides. Great spot for fishing.
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5.0/5
WOW what a beautiful beach and place to stay, toilets are right close by and 3 other freedom campers and feel safe.
If I didn't buy pizza I would be trying the takeaways just down the road. Lovely beach both sides. So beach view from the front and from the back of my van. I will be back
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4.0/5
Basic facilities, public and not clean.
Fantastic sea view. There can be a lot of action on the parking lot in case of an event of the nearby surf school.
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5.0/5
Stayed two nights as it Was perfect!
6 bays, on both nights five Campervans...
Clean Toilets and cokd showers.
The Beach with High waves on one side, the other side the calm bar, perfect to swim for the children. Very calm even during the day (February)
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5.0/5
Very nice place to stay.
It’s a bit windy but the shower is very good, toilets are open 24/7 (no light in girls toilets), the view is amazing. It’s very peaceful and quiet.
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5.0/5
Great spot!
Close to the beach. Toilets and outside cold shower. Filled up halfway the afternoon. Two other free campsite's on the samen road.
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5.0/5
Great location.
Apart from the sound of sea music, very quite at night. Cold water tap and 24hr WC. 9 Marked bays. Long sandy beach.
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3.5/5
Really nice spot right on the coast.
Public toilet and outside cold water shower. Great spot for fishing. No dump station or water supply. 4 other Campervans here in car park. Came at about 6pm.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot with sea and lagoon on each side of us.
+ toilets open 24/7.
- parking space very cramped in summer only 8 spots.
This is worth a look and a stay.
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5.0/5
Beautiful place, tons of space.
Quite noisy in the morning. And we had a group of drunk lads coming to party and annoy the campers in the middle of the night.
There are plenty of portaloos.
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4.0/5
Quiet beach to walk along, and some interesting bird life out towards the point in the dunes.
Some nice shells, and maybe a swim in the summer??? Too cold when I was there.
No toilet or shower, 2 mins drive up the road for toilets.
A few cars/cans moving around in the night.
Nice little takeaway in town.
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5.0/5
Visited on 12/04/23 but the area was closed off due to ground works/renovation.
The building works supervisor was very friendly and apologised, saying it will be open for use to park and camp once the works are finished.
Still giving a 10/10 as doesn't deserve a bad review for being improved. The spot looked like it would have been a fantastic overnighter if it was open.
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4.0/5
Good spot for a night or two in a car park right between the ocean and estuary.
People arrive 7am onwards to surf and fish — great for breakfast entertainment, but not so great if you like a sleep in and privacy in the morning.
No toilet and shower facilities right now as the spot is under development. Gotta go a ways down the road for toilets now. Would have been a 10/10 if there were facilities right at the site.
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4.0/5
Great spot!
Lovely beach on two sides, dogs allowed on a lead, clean toilets and outside shower and bins at surf club. There was only 3 other overnighters when we were there. Would stop again
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot.
Bins and bathroom supplied, outdoor shower was alot warmer than I was expecting for the winter! Stunning sunsets and so many birds. Water either side. Would love to come back next time I am on the coast.
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5.0/5
Gorgeous spot to stay.
Only 2 campers during our stay, we have a large caravan and there is plenty of room for large vehicles to maneuver and park. Beautiful beach both sides. Great spot for fishing.
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5.0/5
WOW what a beautiful beach and place to stay, toilets are right close by and 3 other freedom campers and feel safe.
If I didn't buy pizza I would be trying the takeaways just down the road. Lovely beach both sides. So beach view from the front and from the back of my van. I will be back
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4.0/5
Basic facilities, public and not clean.
Fantastic sea view. There can be a lot of action on the parking lot in case of an event of the nearby surf school.
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5.0/5
Stayed two nights as it Was perfect!
6 bays, on both nights five Campervans...
Clean Toilets and cokd showers.
The Beach with High waves on one side, the other side the calm bar, perfect to swim for the children. Very calm even during the day (February)
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5.0/5
Very nice place to stay.
It’s a bit windy but the shower is very good, toilets are open 24/7 (no light in girls toilets), the view is amazing. It’s very peaceful and quiet.
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5.0/5
Great spot!
Close to the beach. Toilets and outside cold shower. Filled up halfway the afternoon. Two other free campsite's on the samen road.
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5.0/5
Great location.
Apart from the sound of sea music, very quite at night. Cold water tap and 24hr WC. 9 Marked bays. Long sandy beach.
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3.5/5
Really nice spot right on the coast.
Public toilet and outside cold water shower. Great spot for fishing. No dump station or water supply. 4 other Campervans here in car park. Came at about 6pm.
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4.0/5
Lovely spot with sea and lagoon on each side of us.
+ toilets open 24/7.
- parking space very cramped in summer only 8 spots.
This is worth a look and a stay.
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5.0/5
A real top spot, nicely located on a parking between the beach and a lagoon at the opposite side.
Room for 9 campervans, self contained. Clean toilets nearby. Nice beach for a long walk or a swim in the surf.
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4.5/5
Extremely beautiful spot.
We were lucky enough to be alone. A bit much asphalt but the views are truly fantastic. Furthermore there is a toilet, 1 cold shower and picnic tables. What's more to want on a free spot.
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