North River Bank
Otaki Beach - Overnight Campervan Parking
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North River Bank
Overnight parking for up to 6 self contained campervans that can stay a maximum 2 nights at the Otaki River North Bank, Otaki Beach.
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Kapiti Coast District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Wellington Region ▷ Otaki |
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Lots of space on the gravel beach, many campers here but even if you would arrive late you should find a spot to park your camper van easily.
Toilets are well maintained. What is a little annoying is that many campers make fire on the beach a just let it burn over night which generates a lot of smoke. So you should consider the wind direction when choosing your spot.
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4.5/5
We came in late and was a Bit confusing on location, think the actual spot is the beach (dont go down the lane), we camped behind the dune/hill near lookout n toilet.
Lots of campers on beach, three near us. Toilet was clean n flushing with toilet paper. Great location n views.
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4.0/5
Beautiful ocean location to sit with a glass of wine watching the sun set.
Very busy - lots of campers and fishermen but still had a pleasant quiet night. Was too windy in the morning to boil a kettle out the back of our camping car!
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3.5/5
Long and beautiful beach with lots and lots of space (easily 10 vans in June and still looked empty).
Quite exposed in bad weather. No toilets indeed: there is a sign but i couldn't find them. Many people fishing and many vehicles moving around but it stopped when dark. In summary, i would say it's a great place for selfcontained vans if people don't mind a bit of local vibe.
/!\ Some spots look gravely but, watch out, just hiding the sand underneath: risk of getting stuck
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3.5/5
Not the easiest to find.
Drive to Marine Parade like the other reviewer said. Heard voices at 2 or 3am, eventually was harmless but still creeped me a bit. Pretty cool view to wake up to though.
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4.0/5
Beautiful spot with heaps of room - far greater than the number stated.
Lots of fisherman along the beach to watch and I’m told the fishing is great here
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4.0/5
A truly fantastic, off the grid, back to basics place.
The road in is a little rough, but fine if you slow down and take your time. Great fishing especially at the river mouth.
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2.0/5
This place not really good for the Motorhome!
and all your stuff you have inside the vehicle “ glass and cooking stuffs and food will fall down.
It is big place but need many of work to by really nice place and beach for the Otaki community and tourist.
I hope to back again and see all will be greatfull.
Otaki and NZ deserve.
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot.
It was peaceful but pretty windy which was nice though the night. Lots of space and easy access. I would only go in decent weather as in my van i prefer to have doors open to cook under cover and i think my awning might get shredded 🤣
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5.0/5
Tent camping Saturday night near the Estuary Otaki River, there were heaps of campervans/motorhome/vans/bus/Utes sit up for the night along the sea shore area, brilliant weather, friend & I went for a
walk along the sea shore watching fishermen/women fishing along the way, we walked beyond the Surf club, we took our seats near the campers to watch the sun sit & to hear a Kōauau (flute) while the sun was just disappear behind Kapiti Island magic.. On Sunday went for a morning walk on the other side of the Estuary, yes there is a rubbish bin & toilet closer to the camp site on Kapiti Ln Rd Picnic park I knew about this beach camp area my friend use to renovate batches/houses on Marine Parade it was so nice & handy. Enjoy & Respect the whenua -
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4.5/5
Lots of space on the gravel beach, many campers here but even if you would arrive late you should find a spot to park your camper van easily.
Toilets are well maintained. What is a little annoying is that many campers make fire on the beach a just let it burn over night which generates a lot of smoke. So you should consider the wind direction when choosing your spot.
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4.5/5
We came in late and was a Bit confusing on location, think the actual spot is the beach (dont go down the lane), we camped behind the dune/hill near lookout n toilet.
Lots of campers on beach, three near us. Toilet was clean n flushing with toilet paper. Great location n views.
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4.0/5
Beautiful ocean location to sit with a glass of wine watching the sun set.
Very busy - lots of campers and fishermen but still had a pleasant quiet night. Was too windy in the morning to boil a kettle out the back of our camping car!
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3.5/5
Long and beautiful beach with lots and lots of space (easily 10 vans in June and still looked empty).
Quite exposed in bad weather. No toilets indeed: there is a sign but i couldn't find them. Many people fishing and many vehicles moving around but it stopped when dark. In summary, i would say it's a great place for selfcontained vans if people don't mind a bit of local vibe.
/!\ Some spots look gravely but, watch out, just hiding the sand underneath: risk of getting stuck
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3.5/5
Not the easiest to find.
Drive to Marine Parade like the other reviewer said. Heard voices at 2 or 3am, eventually was harmless but still creeped me a bit. Pretty cool view to wake up to though.
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4.0/5
Beautiful spot with heaps of room - far greater than the number stated.
Lots of fisherman along the beach to watch and I’m told the fishing is great here
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4.0/5
A truly fantastic, off the grid, back to basics place.
The road in is a little rough, but fine if you slow down and take your time. Great fishing especially at the river mouth.
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2.0/5
This place not really good for the Motorhome!
and all your stuff you have inside the vehicle “ glass and cooking stuffs and food will fall down.
It is big place but need many of work to by really nice place and beach for the Otaki community and tourist.
I hope to back again and see all will be greatfull.
Otaki and NZ deserve.
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot.
It was peaceful but pretty windy which was nice though the night. Lots of space and easy access. I would only go in decent weather as in my van i prefer to have doors open to cook under cover and i think my awning might get shredded 🤣
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5.0/5
Tent camping Saturday night near the Estuary Otaki River, there were heaps of campervans/motorhome/vans/bus/Utes sit up for the night along the sea shore area, brilliant weather, friend & I went for a
walk along the sea shore watching fishermen/women fishing along the way, we walked beyond the Surf club, we took our seats near the campers to watch the sun sit & to hear a Kōauau (flute) while the sun was just disappear behind Kapiti Island magic.. On Sunday went for a morning walk on the other side of the Estuary, yes there is a rubbish bin & toilet closer to the camp site on Kapiti Ln Rd Picnic park I knew about this beach camp area my friend use to renovate batches/houses on Marine Parade it was so nice & handy. Enjoy & Respect the whenua -
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3.5/5
Rankers is wrong not only for 6 vehicles can park any where in a huge area beach or lake or river spots No toilets closes would be back at main beach so need to be self contained .Very scenic area can
see kapiti island from beach from other side as was in Parapariki beach 2 days if there good biking at Queen Elizabeth regional park but have to stay in holiday park there only rated it
a 7 as no toilets
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4.5/5
Place is great.
Awesome views. Will need to be self contained as there are no facilities around. For the view and vibe I would give it a 10.
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5.0/5
Came with my 7m caravan and managed to get car stuck in the sand.
No worries, within three minutes two helpful souls were there to help. Just needed to uncouple, set up van and hand maneuver a little for departure next day. Beautiful place by the sea to relax and watch the fishers. Next time will go further down by the river mouth.
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot right on the beach front.
No facilities, but this is nature at its finest! If you are not self contained, do not stay here. This is a gem of a location and we need to keep it (don't poo on the beach!)
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4.0/5
A lovely spot right on the ocean.
Was a pretty quiet exposed area on pebble/sand. Not too windy (December). About 7 vans/campers stayed overnight. No toilet or water as listed. A few families visit for the day surf fishing. A sweet spot.
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3.5/5
Great spot for self contained vehicles only.
If you aren't self contained, stay at a motorcamp up the road. Very simple.
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0.5/5
Free campsite for autonomous motorhome, site really dubious with cars that drive back and forth and stay parked a moment with young women.....
free campsite pour motorhome autonome
site vraiment douteux avec des voitures qui fond des allers/retours et restent stationner un moment avec des jeunes femmes…
site sur graviers, rien de particulier hormis la proximité de l’océan
convient parce que gratuit, mais nous sommes restés bien enfermés dans la motorhome
site on gravel, nothing particular except the proximity of the ocean is suitable because free, but we stayed well locked up in the motorhome.
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4.5/5
Very quiet and safe place!
Beautiful view as well. It just has no toilet, but still all good to stay for one night!
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5.0/5
Perfect free camping site right on the beach front.
Beautiful walks, I imagine it could be very exposed in poor weather. Perfect good weather free campsite!
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3.5/5
Great beach location, can be very exposed to bad weather so pick your days.
On a nice day you couldn't ask for better, right on the beach views of Kapiti coast and Kapiti Island. Bring fishing gear, good snapper for the surf caster and in season white baiting at the river. Is a stony beach but at low tide it is great for walks on the low tide sand. Really easy to find, just turn left when you reach the beach road and keep going when you get to the end of the road, the gravel starts and you can drive all the way to the river mouth. Pick your spot as you go. Don't back up too far in the gravel or you might get stuck like me trying to get to close to the sea front.
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4.0/5
Great campsite.
Pay careful attention to the tides though. Had to move the tent from campervan area due to a high tide. Amazing spot to watch the sunset.
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5.0/5
Awesome place to stay ON the beach!
Hundreds of metres of space to stay over night right on the Ocean! Fishing allowed and you can ask for making a fire! Great!
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5.0/5
Fantastic spot!
If you're looking for a well equipped/Top 10 style campsite, this isn't it, but as a previous reviewer has said - camping on the beach? Priceless!
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3.5/5
Just drive straight down to end of marine parade, down a wee lane, there is a sign saying no camping but drive past and go onto the pebble beach and ya can park up there.
Perfect spot for the night, no toilet but 2 mins other end of marine parade there are but no camping beside that. Beach is beautiful as well as surroundings, quiet and worth going of the road for it!
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3.5/5
Bare, barren stony beach but reasonably isolated.
Plenty of space for many campervans - we were 150m from the nearest van. Slightly tricky to find as initially an old sign indicates no camping, but go past this onto the beach and a new sign indicates self contained campervans are welcome
