Port Albert Wharf Reserve

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Port Albert Wharf Reserve

A maximum of 10 self-contained vehicles can stay overnight in the area designated for freedom camping.

If you want to stay overnight in this area, you must:

• use a certified self-contained vehicle at all times
• use one of the marked spaces in the designated parking area, if applicable
• stay a maximum of two nights
• vacate their parking space by 9am on the third day
• stay a maximum of two nights in a four-week consecutive period.

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Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Warkworth

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Basic Camping
Freedom Camping
Free

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Coordinates

-36.27300029

174.4301925

Latitude
-36.27300029
Longitude
174.4301925

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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 Camping Site Cost What 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	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is 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	2 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. 2 Nights in a 4 week consecutive period	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. 2 Nights in a 4 week consecutive period
Maximum Sites Available	6 to 10 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.	Dump Station Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is 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.	Booking Required Is 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.
Powered Sites	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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✓ Beautiful waterfront location

✓ Clean and new toilet facilities

✓ Picnic tables available

✓ Felt safe for solo travelers

✓ Friendly locals

𐄂 Can become overcrowded

𐄂 Limited parking space

Just a nice quiet place to stay one night
Quite some space available.
Ok spot next to the wharf.

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7/10	2	29%
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4.0/5

Lovely spot by the water with brand new toilets and picnic tables.
Space for 7/8 vans between the signs but there were a lot more parked outside when we stayed. Spaces were full by about 4pm on a weekday in November.

Reviewed 14 days ago

Ro
4.0/5

Good spot to stay for a night for campers of all sizes.
Large gravel parking area suitable for the numbers of vehicles allowed. We felt perfectly safe. Near new toilet block.

Reviewed 3 months ago

John Holschier
3.5/5

Ok spot next to the wharf.
There's absolutely no way to fit in 10 campervans or even regular sized cars between the signs. Was already way overcrowded at 17:00 on Thursday in September.

Reviewed 3 months ago

Olli Jarva
2.0/5

Be careful after rainy days, this place can be flooded.
We stayed there 2 nights. One after sunny days and it was perfect. And à second one after 3 days of rain. We were surprised by the flood in the middle of the night and some people got stucked.

Reviewed 3 months ago

Louise
3.5/5

Just a nice quiet place to stay one night

Reviewed 7 months ago

Mariska
4.0/5

Quite some space available.
Beautiful spot with toilets. Felt safe also as a female solo traveler, in fact, I was planning to stay a second night. But during the day a man came and kept staring at me standing outside his car, and it just felt safer to leave. Other than that I would definitely recommend (also close to Wellsford with all the facilities).

Reviewed 9 months ago

S.e
5.0/5

Great stopover, lots of space, clean toilets, and tables.
Lovely locals.

Reviewed 8 months ago and experienced in February 2024

Lewis Welburn

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Port Albert Wharf Reserve

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Port Albert Wharf Reserve

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Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Maximum Stay Duration

Maximum Stay Duration

Maximum Sites Available

Maximum Sites Available

Water Supply

Water Supply

Shower

Shower

Dump Station

Dump Station

Booking Required

Booking Required

Powered Sites

Powered Sites

Large Vehicle Access

Large Vehicle Access

Dogs

Dogs

Toilet

Toilet

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