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Snells Beach

Overnight Campervan Parking - Sunburst Avenue

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Snells Beach

- No more than 5 vehicles allowed
- Open 5pm to 10am
- Maximum stay of 2 nights allowed
- Must be self-contained
- No tents allowed

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Rodney District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Warkworth

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Directions

Orewa Office

Coordinates

-36.4134954112877

174.728935265541

Latitude
-36.4134954112877
Longitude
174.728935265541
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

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 Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

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 Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

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.

Maximum Sites Available

  • Up to 5 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How 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.

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.

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.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Reviews

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  • 5.0/5

    Felt very safe , public toilets , cold shower and drinking water.

    Picnic tables around and beautiful beach walk , perfect place watch the sunrise in the morning

    Reviewed 8 days ago

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    Bella

  • 4.0/5

    Great spot to park up, freedom camping spots are clearly marked and are on a relatively flat surface in a car park right next to the beach, also next to a great playground for the kids, toilets and an

    outdoor shower to rinse off the seawater. Would definitely recommend for those traveling with children, great spot.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

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    Yvette

  • 4.5/5

    Fantastic spot to camp, beautiful beach and friendly locals.

    Clean toilet. Only criticism is council arbitrarily limiting to 5 extremely narrow allocated spaces, plenty of room for more and caused no issues.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

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    Natasha

  • 5.0/5

    Great spot for the night.

    Safe and quiet. Local cafe trailer closing at end of October .council. ☹ nice walks along foreshore.

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

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    Rob

  • 4.5/5

    Nice freecamp near the beach (5 delimited spots).

    One toilet and 1 changing room available. Safe & quiet.

    Reviewed 3 months ago

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    Morgane

  • 4.5/5

    1 night, 6m bus, freedom camp, great spot, outside shower and toilets.

    Felt safe.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

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    Oliver Powles

  • 3.5/5

    We enjoyed our stay at Snells Beach - Sunburst Ave, Clean Toilets, outside shower, plenty of motorhome parking, concreted walk way and beautiful white sands only metres away.

    Reviewed about 12 years ago

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