Te Kauwhata Domain
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Te Kauwhata Domain
Stay for a maximum of three nights.
Suitable for non self-contained vehicles to stay here.
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North Island ▷ Waikato ▷ Tuakau |
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Freedom Camping
Dump Station
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Reviews
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4.0/5
Pulled in about 5pm on a Saturday to try to get settled before dark, but the lot was entirely full due to a rugby game going on.
I would recommend pulling in after 7pm on weekends. There was lots of noise through the night such as drag racing and music blasting. Quiet morning though. Probably much chiller on weekdays. As far as a parking lot with access to water and toilets, it’s pretty solid. I did feel safe as a woman traveling alone. Lots of other travelers around even in shoulder season but no shortage of space.
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4.5/5
Power available, dump station and water all for $5!
Facilities were clean and even provided dishwashing soap, but that might have been left by camper, because it wasn't there when we were there the second time. On the edge of the rugby field.
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5.0/5
Awesome Spot!
Nice clean toilets, sink with soap for dishwashing and plenty of space for vehicles. Quite busy with campers but silent. You can leave a 5$ donation for maintainance of the Spot. Totally recommend that one!
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3.0/5
Pros: within a hour of AKL, only $5 donation.
Cons: The dump station has GREY WATER ONLY (no black water dump). So many mosquitoes which cleverly were able to sneak into tiny gaps in our door/window seals. there was a big community function that went til about 10 pm and people stayed around talking outside our van until 11 something. Saw multiple dead cockroaches in the bathroom.
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3.5/5
Site is definitely open now.
Quiet little spot with quite a few other campers but plenty of room for everyone. Not a scenic stop but there’s a toilet and the outdoor sink was useful for dishes.
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4.0/5
This place is quite pleasant, with a low cost (a 5NZ$ donation) and offers decent restroom facilities.
Additionally, you can conveniently charge your phone or other devices outdoors. There's also a handy outdoor sink for dishwashing and water can refilling.
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4.0/5
Great spot to stop.$5 for the night.
Toilets water and dump point.
Would recommend this to all
Ps .Need to be able to add photos to review
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4.0/5
It is a good place,but here in the app said no dogs allowed but that's not true!
Dog on leash are allowed
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5.0/5
Great place to stay for a night.
It’s a $5 donation. Toilets were clean and there is an outdoor sink. Very quiet and a nice area. Not much going on but we went down to the Tav for a drink and food. Would recommend :)
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5.0/5
Power available, dump station and water all for $5!
Lovely spot on the edge of the rugby field.
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4.5/5
We stayed here one night after a long driving day, 4 hours just to get through Auckland, on our way to Raglan.
Really quite and toilets were very clean.
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4.0/5
Big parking lot next to rugby fields and day care.
Powered sites also. Very clean toilets. Not the most scenic campground but very decent for an overnight stop.
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4.0/5
Pulled in about 5pm on a Saturday to try to get settled before dark, but the lot was entirely full due to a rugby game going on.
I would recommend pulling in after 7pm on weekends. There was lots of noise through the night such as drag racing and music blasting. Quiet morning though. Probably much chiller on weekdays. As far as a parking lot with access to water and toilets, it’s pretty solid. I did feel safe as a woman traveling alone. Lots of other travelers around even in shoulder season but no shortage of space.
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4.5/5
Power available, dump station and water all for $5!
Facilities were clean and even provided dishwashing soap, but that might have been left by camper, because it wasn't there when we were there the second time. On the edge of the rugby field.
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5.0/5
Awesome Spot!
Nice clean toilets, sink with soap for dishwashing and plenty of space for vehicles. Quite busy with campers but silent. You can leave a 5$ donation for maintainance of the Spot. Totally recommend that one!
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3.0/5
Pros: within a hour of AKL, only $5 donation.
Cons: The dump station has GREY WATER ONLY (no black water dump). So many mosquitoes which cleverly were able to sneak into tiny gaps in our door/window seals. there was a big community function that went til about 10 pm and people stayed around talking outside our van until 11 something. Saw multiple dead cockroaches in the bathroom.
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3.5/5
Site is definitely open now.
Quiet little spot with quite a few other campers but plenty of room for everyone. Not a scenic stop but there’s a toilet and the outdoor sink was useful for dishes.
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4.0/5
This place is quite pleasant, with a low cost (a 5NZ$ donation) and offers decent restroom facilities.
Additionally, you can conveniently charge your phone or other devices outdoors. There's also a handy outdoor sink for dishwashing and water can refilling.
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4.0/5
Great spot to stop.$5 for the night.
Toilets water and dump point.
Would recommend this to all
Ps .Need to be able to add photos to review
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4.0/5
It is a good place,but here in the app said no dogs allowed but that's not true!
Dog on leash are allowed
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5.0/5
Great place to stay for a night.
It’s a $5 donation. Toilets were clean and there is an outdoor sink. Very quiet and a nice area. Not much going on but we went down to the Tav for a drink and food. Would recommend :)
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5.0/5
Power available, dump station and water all for $5!
Lovely spot on the edge of the rugby field.
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4.5/5
We stayed here one night after a long driving day, 4 hours just to get through Auckland, on our way to Raglan.
Really quite and toilets were very clean.
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4.0/5
Big parking lot next to rugby fields and day care.
Powered sites also. Very clean toilets. Not the most scenic campground but very decent for an overnight stop.
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5.0/5
Perfect spot to make your way out from the city, as we are on our way to Tauranga.
Good clean toilets, happy people and shops close to the campsite if you need to buy groceries. Also, gas station and a mechanic shop.
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5.0/5
A big thank you to the local council for providing this site.
Just under an hour's drive from Auckland. So very handy for dropping the camper back.
Clean flushable toilets open all night with light.
Outside sink with potable water.
Dump station with water.
Plenty of space for motor homes.
2 power boxes with 4 outlets each but need to park close or long extension lead, so arrive there early for best postion
Contribution of $5 per night so don't abuse.
Leave site clean and tidy.
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4.5/5
First place I stayed after collecting my campervan in Auckland.
Nice, big parking lot with plenty of room, right next to a rugby field, where the local club had practice that evening (very exciting for a newly arrived tourist like me :-) ). There was a nice, little walk around the surrounding township, with a fair sized supermarket close by and the toilets were nice and clean. The parking lot was lit up by big lamp posts all night, which might be annoying to some. But for me travelling alone it made it seem very safe. Great free spot, would def. Recommend it for a night.
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5.0/5
Plenty of space and a few powered sites to plug in to.
Toilets clean and not locked overnight. Felt very safe here and would recommend.
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4.0/5
Perfect location to spend the night.
Plenty of space on the parkinglot for campers. Toilets were clean, and it is possible to dispose grey water and fill up on drinking water. We arrived on a Friday and there were plenty of space left throughout the night. Noise level is at a minimum. Only noise were from late arrivals.
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5.0/5
Nice carpark, easy to find.
Great facilities with clean toilets, Water, dump station.
Good grass area, perfect for tent and Kids.
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4.5/5
Just on a small town domain.
Toilets were clean enough. Lots of area for renting and camper and. Plus there were a few places for power even though it is a free campsite
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5.0/5
Lots of space with toilets and dump station.
No fresh water tap. Have power for charging. Good place to stop for returning of vehicle in Pokeno. Quite a few campers and feels safe. Can donate $5 if you use the power and toilets. There is also a dumpster.
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4.0/5
Quick little one night stop, perfect to park and sleep the night.
There is power you can plug into, but where you have to park we found the angle difficult to sleep, heaps of other people there parked on flatter ground. Toilets lit up and felt safe. Water & dumping facilities. Donate $5.
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4.0/5
It's a 5$ donation.
You can arrive any time. Plenty of spots.
Toilets clean and open 24h but no light during the night. A sink to do your dishes.
Near a rugby stadium and rail train.
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5.0/5
Safe place to stop plenty of other traveller's and locals in the area.
Clean toilets and an outside sink
Cheers to the locals
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4.0/5
Convenient spot to camp in our van before going back to aukland.
Toilets were clean so was the space, only downside was the dump station only had non potable water so no refills for us.
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3.5/5
Great spot clean toilets there are 3 green power sites the only let down is they have locked the field where parking is allowed for freedom camping and have cut off access to 2 of the power boxes which
is a shame if this was open and accessible then my rating would have been higher
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4.5/5
Great place, toilets are clean and there’s a sink for washing dishes.
Car park is lit up which we found very bright and a bit disturbing but made us feel safe when walking to the toilet and back. Heaps of space for lots of campers
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5.0/5
Great spot, dump station and clean toilets.
Walking distance to small township. Looks out over rugby park.. kind local was at hall close by and gave us,some grapes.
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