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This carpark is well situated being right on the beach and very close to local Raumati Village shops. Overnight parking for up to 3 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 1 nights at Garden Road Carpark (in front of Raumati beach Swimming pool).
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Organisation |
Kapiti Coast District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Paraparaumu |
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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. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. 3 sites available each night |
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. |
✓ Right on the beach
✓ Clean toilets available
✓ Nearby restaurant/bar
✓ Great views
✓ Dog friendly
𐄂 Noise from restaurant and cars
𐄂 Bright at night
Perfect spot.
Just in front of the beach.
Beautiful views close to playground.
Great spot on beach.
Great spot!
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10/10 | 6 |
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9/10 | 7 |
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8/10 | 3 |
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7/10 | 2 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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5/10 | 1 |
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3.5/5
Stayed here on a Saturday night and so noise from the restaurant kept me up a little late.
It was also quite bright all night. Unfortunately got here after dark so I didn't get to see the sunset, but still saw gorgeous views in the morning. Overall a nice freedom camping spot with decent toilets nearby.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
2.5/5
After a beautiful sunset and settled in for the night along come the young people with music blaring and revving their engines, after 1 am it finally got quite.
I'd have gone out and asked them to be more considerate but hubby had fallen asleep on top of my false leg and slept through it all.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.5/5
On of our favorite spots!
You stand directly next to the beach. Toilets where just at the other side of the parking lot and were open during the night. There was a max of campervans that could stay here, but we didnt get send away. But make sure you're on time!
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.0/5
Great spot!
Park up overlooking beach. Clean toilets, rubbish bins and fresh drinking water. Recommend +++
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Just in front of the beach.
If you are hungry there is also a restaurant. Toilets clean.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Really good spot right on the beach.
As other people have said there were more than 3 campervans there overnight (probably 6 or so) but didn’t cause any issues.
The toilet wasn’t locked up the night we were there which was good.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful place to stay right on the beach.
Flush toilet was clean. Says only 3 vans but there were about 6 there and no issues. Plenty of space. There is a bar and restaurant there too if you wanted a meal.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot on beach.
Toilets available close by and pretty clean. 3 spots but clear that more vans stay than that. Would come again
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Great views, nice beach.
Toilets clean but dated. Great restaurant/bar. Park for kids . Dog friendly. Not far to shops/cafes and laundromat. Shame you can only stay one night.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.5/5
First time in our new caravan and this little spot was near perfect.
Had to wait for a couple of cars to vacate the overnight parks as it had been a lovely day and the carpark was quite full. As with previous comments, I think it's not a problem for more that three vans to stay overnight as some leave very early for the ferry. We were fully self contained so can't comment on the toilets. Nearby bars, restaurants and shops were excellent. Only thing bad was the weather meaning we didn't get to explore the local area on foot. Will most definitely be back.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.5/5
Perfect spot.
Right next to and amazing beach. In theory just space for three vans but we were like 10 there. Its a parking area in front the beach. Nice toilets but only open from sunrise to sunset. Very nice sunset at the beach. Just a bit of light and noise from the restaurant nearby. For a free camp its just perfect!!!
Reviewed about 5 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful views close to playground.
Plenty to emtertain the Family. Enjoyed quiet night Good Friday. Fired up bbq next to camper after clearing it with Council and ultimately Rescue Service. Drew a few comments reminding how great a Country we live in and the freedom we have here. Awesome location. Agree with comments re public toilets need servicing would give better Tourist impression but wouldnt stop us from returning.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
3.5/5
Stayed here on a Saturday night and so noise from the restaurant kept me up a little late.
It was also quite bright all night. Unfortunately got here after dark so I didn't get to see the sunset, but still saw gorgeous views in the morning. Overall a nice freedom camping spot with decent toilets nearby.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
On of our favorite spots!
You stand directly next to the beach. Toilets where just at the other side of the parking lot and were open during the night. There was a max of campervans that could stay here, but we didnt get send away. But make sure you're on time!
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
2.5/5
After a beautiful sunset and settled in for the night along come the young people with music blaring and revving their engines, after 1 am it finally got quite.
I'd have gone out and asked them to be more considerate but hubby had fallen asleep on top of my false leg and slept through it all.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
4.0/5
Great spot!
Park up overlooking beach. Clean toilets, rubbish bins and fresh drinking water. Recommend +++
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Just in front of the beach.
If you are hungry there is also a restaurant. Toilets clean.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Really good spot right on the beach.
As other people have said there were more than 3 campervans there overnight (probably 6 or so) but didn’t cause any issues.
The toilet wasn’t locked up the night we were there which was good.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful place to stay right on the beach.
Flush toilet was clean. Says only 3 vans but there were about 6 there and no issues. Plenty of space. There is a bar and restaurant there too if you wanted a meal.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot on beach.
Toilets available close by and pretty clean. 3 spots but clear that more vans stay than that. Would come again
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Great views, nice beach.
Toilets clean but dated. Great restaurant/bar. Park for kids . Dog friendly. Not far to shops/cafes and laundromat. Shame you can only stay one night.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
4.5/5
First time in our new caravan and this little spot was near perfect.
Had to wait for a couple of cars to vacate the overnight parks as it had been a lovely day and the carpark was quite full. As with previous comments, I think it's not a problem for more that three vans to stay overnight as some leave very early for the ferry. We were fully self contained so can't comment on the toilets. Nearby bars, restaurants and shops were excellent. Only thing bad was the weather meaning we didn't get to explore the local area on foot. Will most definitely be back.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
4.5/5
Perfect spot.
Right next to and amazing beach. In theory just space for three vans but we were like 10 there. Its a parking area in front the beach. Nice toilets but only open from sunrise to sunset. Very nice sunset at the beach. Just a bit of light and noise from the restaurant nearby. For a free camp its just perfect!!!
Reviewed about 5 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful views close to playground.
Plenty to emtertain the Family. Enjoyed quiet night Good Friday. Fired up bbq next to camper after clearing it with Council and ultimately Rescue Service. Drew a few comments reminding how great a Country we live in and the freedom we have here. Awesome location. Agree with comments re public toilets need servicing would give better Tourist impression but wouldnt stop us from returning.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
3.5/5
Free campsite right at the beach.
Only three campervans are allowed, but there are no designated spots, so eventually there were about seven campervans that stayed for the night in november. Toilet facility (No showers) were nearby, but were not very clean and had no lights. Toilets closed at 9pm. Good spot to stay when you head out for Wellington the next day.
Reviewed about 6 years ago
5.0/5
Wonderful place to stay - beautiful unobstructed view of the beach, Sunset was gorgeous.
Toilets just across parking lot are open from sunrise to sunset. Up to three camper vans allowed at one time. A definite gem....and it's free!
Reviewed over 7 years ago
4.0/5
Great site, right on the beach, in a public carpark.
Public toilets close at sunset and open at sunrise. Restaurant and children's playground next door but it was a very quite spot during the week. An easy walk to shops. Basically a good overnight stop. There were signs saying only 3 self contained vehicles allowed per night. But when we awoke, there were at least 6 vehicles parked.
Reviewed over 8 years ago
4.5/5
Great quiet spot during the night, right at the beach with great views out our back window, like sleeping on the beach, we stayed here on a Thursday, there is plenty of room for three self contained vehicles
, when you get there it might seem like no room because of many cars parking but most of them leave late afternoon or after sunset. The only thing to complain is the public toilet which was quite dirty. We would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.0/5
Beautiful location directly overlooking the beach.
Self contained only but public toilets in carpark. They close in the evening but were open at 5.30am. Some noise until 10pm from restaurant and lots of weekend activity at boat launch in carpark. Woke up to find a woman's triathlon getting underway. But it all just kept us entertained as it was never intrusive.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.5/5
Great spot.
Good view, near to children's playground, bar and restaurant and Raumati shops. Could be a bit rough in windy weather.
Reviewed over 9 years ago