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The small reserve at the north end of Katiki beach is available for overnight parking for self-contained vans. There is room for large vans, but only a few of them. There is also a nice grass area for picnics.
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Organisation |
Waitaki District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Coastal Otago ▷ Palmerston |
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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. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water. |
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. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes 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 |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Stunning ocean views
✓ Wind sheltered under trees
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Daily cleaning of facilities
✓ Great beach access
𐄂 Limited spots available
𐄂 Windy nights affect stay
The view was stunning.
Lovely spot!
Great spot to camp!
A very nice place.
A really beautiful place.
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10/10 | 6 |
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35% |
9/10 | 3 |
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18% |
8/10 | 6 |
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35% |
7/10 | 1 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 1 |
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6% |
4/10 | 0 |
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3/10 | 0 |
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4.0/5
Beach side spot under trees.
As others say, it's on the side of the main road, so you will hear passing traffic including trucks but it's just their notice as they pass, not horns or anything. As night goes on it lessens and the beach view and sound. If you need quiet, get a DOC pass or pack earplugs.
There are two pit toilets. Park smart, be aware of soft sand and loose overhead branches. It does get cool. Overall, I'd park here again.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
5.0/5
Perfekte Aussicht, windgeschützt und unter Bäumen, Toilette war auch sehr sauber.
Es gibt nicht unendlich viele Plätze, aber wir haben im Herbst spätabends noch Glück gehabt! Nur auf die Baumwurzeln muss man achten, damit der Wagen nicht komplett schief steht.
Reviewed 8 months ago
3.5/5
The view was stunning.
Right at the ocean, beautiful beach. Especially with a larger motorhome it was hard because of a very windy night. Toilets weren't clean.
Reviewed 8 months ago
4.0/5
Great spot to camp!
There are around 10 places for campervans. Most of them have beach view. There are only toilets, they are cleaned daily.
Reviewed 11 months ago
5.0/5
Perfect spot right next to the sea.
Public bathroom (pit toilets) get cleaned daily. Not many spots available, so make sure to get there early
Reviewed 12 months ago
4.0/5
Nice beach, very windy, noisy traffic from nearby road and trains.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
It is just off the main highway before you cross the railway line before the Moeraki turning coming from the South.
By the beach and under the trees, a brilliant spot, but we had taken ages going to the lighthouse and around Moeraki trying to find it! Eventually some kind locals directed us to the right place.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
4.0/5
A very nice place.
We stayed two nights because there is plenty to discover in the region. Smaller campervans (Toyota Hiace) fit under the trees with a direct view onto the the beach. The bigger ones can park at the designated parking area. There are absolutely no facilities except for two rubbish bins. Those were used by campers to dispose their rubbish and were overflowing. Guys and girls, please don't just throw everything on one spot because there is rubbish written on it. There are enough places to dispose with more capacity.
The beach is great and our 2.5 year old had a lot of fun playing in the sand.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
A really beautiful place.
We saw some penguins and a lot of seals. While low tide you can reach a little island, we were there at high tide and it was still really nice.
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
There is a great little walk and you can view Yellow Eyed Penguins!!
During summer the parents return from the sea at dusk to feed their babies. Plenty of seals also, and if you are lucky, some Blue Penguins!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
4.5/5
Lovely spot!
As noted, it is close to the road and railway line, but if you position your van so that you're sleeping closest to the surf, the white noise drowns out most other sounds. Beware of some soft sandy areas, especially if dark. Best to walk around and check, rather than get stuck.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
2.5/5
Site close to main road just off main road as you go into the bend.
You can just park and walk to beach easily. Need to be self contained no toilets just car park really little or no views to beach. Good place to park if you need a rest from driving and walk along the beach. Not many spaces here about 10 spots at a push.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago
4.0/5
Beach side spot under trees.
As others say, it's on the side of the main road, so you will hear passing traffic including trucks but it's just their notice as they pass, not horns or anything. As night goes on it lessens and the beach view and sound. If you need quiet, get a DOC pass or pack earplugs.
There are two pit toilets. Park smart, be aware of soft sand and loose overhead branches. It does get cool. Overall, I'd park here again.
Reviewed about 1 month ago
5.0/5
Perfekte Aussicht, windgeschützt und unter Bäumen, Toilette war auch sehr sauber.
Es gibt nicht unendlich viele Plätze, aber wir haben im Herbst spätabends noch Glück gehabt! Nur auf die Baumwurzeln muss man achten, damit der Wagen nicht komplett schief steht.
Reviewed 8 months ago
3.5/5
The view was stunning.
Right at the ocean, beautiful beach. Especially with a larger motorhome it was hard because of a very windy night. Toilets weren't clean.
Reviewed 8 months ago
4.0/5
Great spot to camp!
There are around 10 places for campervans. Most of them have beach view. There are only toilets, they are cleaned daily.
Reviewed 11 months ago
5.0/5
Perfect spot right next to the sea.
Public bathroom (pit toilets) get cleaned daily. Not many spots available, so make sure to get there early
Reviewed 12 months ago
4.0/5
Nice beach, very windy, noisy traffic from nearby road and trains.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
It is just off the main highway before you cross the railway line before the Moeraki turning coming from the South.
By the beach and under the trees, a brilliant spot, but we had taken ages going to the lighthouse and around Moeraki trying to find it! Eventually some kind locals directed us to the right place.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
4.0/5
A very nice place.
We stayed two nights because there is plenty to discover in the region. Smaller campervans (Toyota Hiace) fit under the trees with a direct view onto the the beach. The bigger ones can park at the designated parking area. There are absolutely no facilities except for two rubbish bins. Those were used by campers to dispose their rubbish and were overflowing. Guys and girls, please don't just throw everything on one spot because there is rubbish written on it. There are enough places to dispose with more capacity.
The beach is great and our 2.5 year old had a lot of fun playing in the sand.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
5.0/5
A really beautiful place.
We saw some penguins and a lot of seals. While low tide you can reach a little island, we were there at high tide and it was still really nice.
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
5.0/5
There is a great little walk and you can view Yellow Eyed Penguins!!
During summer the parents return from the sea at dusk to feed their babies. Plenty of seals also, and if you are lucky, some Blue Penguins!
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2016
4.5/5
Lovely spot!
As noted, it is close to the road and railway line, but if you position your van so that you're sleeping closest to the surf, the white noise drowns out most other sounds. Beware of some soft sandy areas, especially if dark. Best to walk around and check, rather than get stuck.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.0/5
Awesome little one night stop, was trying to get to Warrington Domain but ran out of time.
Awesome little one night stop, was trying to get to Warrington Domain but ran out of time. So glad we did, this place was way more chilled out!
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful views and wide shady parking on either grass or hard sand with direct access to the sandy beach.
Couldn't hear traffic over the white noise of the waves (even though road only 20m away). Only loses points as no water or dump facilities, and bins strongly state "no domestic waste" (even though filled to overflowing with it the time!)
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.5/5
Lovely place right next to the beach and just off the main road.
Reviewed about 9 years ago
2.5/5
Site close to main road just off main road as you go into the bend.
You can just park and walk to beach easily. Need to be self contained no toilets just car park really little or no views to beach. Good place to park if you need a rest from driving and walk along the beach. Not many spaces here about 10 spots at a push.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago
5.0/5
Great place!
A very nice sandy beach, also great for kids. We've seen a seal swimming and hunting fish in the evening.
There are few spots you can park your van facing the beach (motorhomes are too big, can be parked on a parking space only).
There is no public toilet (as one review mentioned).
Reviewed almost 11 years ago
4.5/5
Free campsite with toilet, little spots surrounded by bush behind the parking - 10 metres from the beach.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013