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Self Contained Vehicles
Everett Park Scenic Reserve - restricted to self contained vehicles, for 4 nights maximum in a single calendar month, between 5 pm and 9 am the following day, from 1 November to 30 April inclusive.
The gates to the carpark are locked at 8.30pm (daylight saving hours) and 5pm the rest of the year and open at 7.30am.
Please note: vehicle access is closed during winter.
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Organisation |
DOC TaranakiCentral government organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Inglewood |
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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. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 4 nights You are permitted to stay at this campsite for up to four nights in a row. Four nights maximum in a single calendar month, between 5 pm and 9 am the following day, from 1 November to 30 April inclusive. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
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. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
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. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Please note vehicle access is closed over winter. |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Restricted Freedom Camping Site Department of Conservation Restricted Freedom Camping Sites are for Self Contained Vehicles only with restrictions over length of stay. Some of these locations may have a toilet, but this can't be expected. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
✓ Clean toilets
✓ Great spot for parking
✓ Swimming hole nearby
✓ Nice picnic area
✓ Adventure park opposite
𐄂 Gate closure times matter
𐄂 Steep drive in bad weather
Nice place to spend the night.
11 stars out of 10 best spot of the whole trip.
Nice quiet spot on the river.
I went on Christmas day.
Open all year.
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10/10 | 1 |
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13% |
9/10 | 2 |
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25% |
8/10 | 2 |
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7/10 | 1 |
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13% |
6/10 | 1 |
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13% |
5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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13% |
4.0/5
Open all year.
Read sign for gate closure times. Self contained only. Toilets clean and tidy. Great spot in lower carpark but steep concrete drive unsuitable in v wet or frosty weather.
Deep swimming hole across from sandy beach.
Possible trout fishing as seen rising.
Walks to picnic area and cave.
Vertical Horizon adventure park opposite Northern access gate.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
0.5/5
Gate was shut when I went there in late May, seems like it’s only open in Summer months.
Not possible to stay the night but still a nice walk in.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in May 2021
5.0/5
11 stars out of 10 best spot of the whole trip.
Right on the river and afforded a great swim in the ice cold water. By closing at 8:30 meant nobody could come bother us in the night, and we were the only van there. The rangers came down to tell us they were closing the gate and I asked when they’d open up in the morning (the sign said 7:30) and he replied that the lady that opens does it at the beginning of her shift, so probably 5:30 instead of 7:30. Great spot with plenty of space. The grass was super long at the lot down near the river so I parked on the gravel, but if it was cut it could probably hold 20 and another 10 or so up the hill in the other lot. Dirty bathrooms but it was fairly trafficked during the day by swimmers and people taking their dogs to run around. Honestly the only place the old people are making more noise than the youngsters. Greatest spot I’ve ever camped at in the word
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
3.0/5
Not suitable for long (9m +) or tall vehicles as there are low tree branches and one tight turn.
Also not a lot of level ground to turn large vehicle. We walked in both entry's from the road, it was pouring with rain (some big potholes!) but it would be a great spot on a nice day. Cute bush track.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
3.5/5
I went on Christmas day.
It was good all around. Soooooooo many stars you can see in the night. But toilet water pump was so low.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
4.5/5
Nice quiet spot on the river.
Amazed there was a public toilet all the way out here. When we arrived around sunset the first gate we saw was closed, a bit further on a second gate was open. When down the dark road, passed the open field and down a hill to get to open space next to river. Beautiful spot with a short walk.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
4.0/5
This is a really lovely place with a river and we can stay a few days for free.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013