Castlepoint Carpark
Castlepoint Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking
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Castlepoint Carpark
One of the most spectacular sites along the Wairarapa coastline!
Castlepoint Scenic Reserve has a fossil-rich limestone reef and magnificent 162 metre high Castle Rock, long stretches of beach and a sheltered lagoon.
Lots of opportunity for a variety of waterbased recreational pursuits (including the reef which is a popular fishing spot), and the area has a rich natural history.
Frequently visited by several species of dolphin, as well as fur seals, and occasionally small whale species, the reserve is also home to numerous sea birds. White-fronted terns, red-billed gulls, and black shags inhabit the south end of the reef, and reef herons and black-backed gulls nest on the sheer cliffs of Castle Rock.
There are also several walks suitable for most age and fitness levels in and around the scenic reserve. All walks begin at the roadend carpark.
Turn right into Te Ore Ore Road on the northern outskirts of Masterton. This road becomes the Masterton Castlepoint Road and leads directly to Castlepoint.
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North Island ▷ Wairarapa ▷ Masterton |
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5.0/5
Great spot!
Right next to one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand! It is just a normal carpark so can be quite tight, and does fill up relatively quickly. Decent phone signal, bins, walks, and great views. Toilets are there if you need them too. Keep it clean, keep it free! @tasmantravels
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5.0/5
Incredible spot with a few from the lighthouse from where you park and the beach and sand dunes on the other side.
Very clean toilets a short walk away too! So glad we decided to detour from our trip down to Wellington to come here because it is a must see. You can walk easily to the lighthouse from here and the views and history are incredible! Would definitely recommend to others.
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4.5/5
Great spot, right next to the beach and the start of the trek.
Castlepoint is gorgeous!
Limited spaces to park overnight.
Clean toilets really close by.
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4.5/5
Haven't wanted to leave!
Awesome spot, but quite windy. Carpark offers more sheltered experience as apposed to parking down on the beach. Toilets are a short walk away with recycled water. Says you have to be gone between 9am and 5pm but haven't had any issues from our 2 nights stay.
Carpark has little space for large campers, some taking 2 parks and some taking 5 while parking lengthways. Carpark is also getting overrun by sand which gets blown over the dunes. Love it in our van though!
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5.0/5
Stunning spot.
Was nice and quiet at the end of the road. Great views of f the Lighthouse and beach. We were self contained but very good toilet facilities also. Great walk to Deliverance Cove.
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5.0/5
Arrived late at night after our long trip from Wellington.
Woke up in the morning was surprised by the magestic view. Night sky was an awesome sight too.
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4.0/5
Great spot for self contained vehicles to pull up.
Pretty good toilet facilities. Right on the beach and great views of the lighthouse. Make sure you go and look at the light house at night time!
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4.5/5
Amazing place to camp.
Dog friendly. Great toilets. Parks are normal size. Lucky we were the only big motorhome here. Amazing views.
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5.0/5
One of our fav spots so far.
Views are beautiful with the lighthouse and beach right next to us. Lots of new toilets which are nice and clean. The stars are amazing to look at as well the the lighthouse all lit up. Stayed 2 nights. First night there was only 2 other vans, second night there was about 8 others but there are still plenty of spots left. Recommend for sure!
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4.5/5
Fabulous place to stay.
Watch out for the local nutter who doesn’t want freedom campers around!
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5.0/5
Great spot!
Right next to one of the most beautiful beaches in New Zealand! It is just a normal carpark so can be quite tight, and does fill up relatively quickly. Decent phone signal, bins, walks, and great views. Toilets are there if you need them too. Keep it clean, keep it free! @tasmantravels
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5.0/5
Incredible spot with a few from the lighthouse from where you park and the beach and sand dunes on the other side.
Very clean toilets a short walk away too! So glad we decided to detour from our trip down to Wellington to come here because it is a must see. You can walk easily to the lighthouse from here and the views and history are incredible! Would definitely recommend to others.
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4.5/5
Great spot, right next to the beach and the start of the trek.
Castlepoint is gorgeous!
Limited spaces to park overnight.
Clean toilets really close by.
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4.5/5
Haven't wanted to leave!
Awesome spot, but quite windy. Carpark offers more sheltered experience as apposed to parking down on the beach. Toilets are a short walk away with recycled water. Says you have to be gone between 9am and 5pm but haven't had any issues from our 2 nights stay.
Carpark has little space for large campers, some taking 2 parks and some taking 5 while parking lengthways. Carpark is also getting overrun by sand which gets blown over the dunes. Love it in our van though!
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5.0/5
Arrived late at night after our long trip from Wellington.
Woke up in the morning was surprised by the magestic view. Night sky was an awesome sight too.
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5.0/5
Stunning spot.
Was nice and quiet at the end of the road. Great views of f the Lighthouse and beach. We were self contained but very good toilet facilities also. Great walk to Deliverance Cove.
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4.0/5
Great spot for self contained vehicles to pull up.
Pretty good toilet facilities. Right on the beach and great views of the lighthouse. Make sure you go and look at the light house at night time!
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4.5/5
Amazing place to camp.
Dog friendly. Great toilets. Parks are normal size. Lucky we were the only big motorhome here. Amazing views.
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5.0/5
One of our fav spots so far.
Views are beautiful with the lighthouse and beach right next to us. Lots of new toilets which are nice and clean. The stars are amazing to look at as well the the lighthouse all lit up. Stayed 2 nights. First night there was only 2 other vans, second night there was about 8 others but there are still plenty of spots left. Recommend for sure!
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4.5/5
Fabulous place to stay.
Watch out for the local nutter who doesn’t want freedom campers around!
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5.0/5
This place is amazing!
Beautiful scenary and ligthouse shine in the night ! Car park close to the new toilets!
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4.0/5
Absolutely unreal views.
The Carpark is tucked out of the wind which is great. Downfall was the toilet is being rebuilt and the other one is at the other end of town. This meant an early morning bike ride to hit the loos! Other then that I would recommend.
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4.5/5
Very nice place.
Track along the hillside and back along the lagoon starts right there.
When we arrived around 2 pm, most of the parking bays were filled with passengers cars of beach visitors who, however, left shortly after. Even in the evening there were still free parking bays although it was Saturday and fine weather.
Our campervan with a length of 7.5m fit in but longer ones will have difficulties.
Place is very windy, campervan was shaking all evening although the wind did not feel very strong at the beach.
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5.0/5
Awesome place.
Nice little car park nestled among the dunes and sheltered by tall trees behind. It’s right above the amazing beach. Self contained can camp anywhere - at least 20 spaces. All slope slightly but levelling blocks easily cope.
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4.5/5
This is a must do for the east coast.
A little hidden gem. Views of the lighthouse and incredible stars. Beach either side, and a cruisy little trek towards the cliff and back. Toilets available all night. Basic, and remember your torch. Amazing slights of the lighthouse at night, definitely worth a visit.
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4.5/5
We be been there and the location is really pretty in front of the light tower and two beaches which delivers silent and rough waves water ...
In our one night parking there, we had only a really strong wind which is hopefully only sometimes happening. For the view and tracks around parking area 10 points... During our day/night the toilet was not in best clean situation but able to use of course as camping experts..
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4.0/5
Good car park for self contained camping, with easy access to beach, views and walks.
Lovely spot, well worth the drive out to the point.
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4.5/5
30Sept18.
What a great place to stay. A reasonably secluded car park with flush loos nearby. A bit of sand over some of the spaces, I expect they would be cleared before the summer season.
Close to the lighthouse and Castle Rock walks.
Ok, so a long way (67kms) along a one way road to get there but worth it. Will prob go again on our next trip
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5.0/5
Free, with 24h toilets, minutes to single cafe/store hybrid.
Near to lighthouse walk and directly located at entrance to other bush walks. Rankers has this site listed as self-contained only but the included infographic states these restrictions apply Nov-Apr. I could be wrong. Thanks DOC
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4.5/5
Awesome place to stay!
We were lucky and had no wind and arrived at sunset - about 6 other campers already set up for the night. Lovely walks around, would love to come back and spend more time here. Local shop for snacks and coffee
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4.5/5
Of course this is just a carpark, but what a nice one!
Windy place, but very close to the lighthouse. There are toilets. If you don't want to be a prisoner in your van try to park close to a car. People will leave after their walk and you won't have another van too close. Or just put your table and chairs. Lot of ppl here for days, with big campervans or caravans (fishers). I was really surprised, people were quiet, the night was nice.
A nice place to stay, for free. Thanks for letting people sleep here!
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4.5/5
Great location, amazing view of the sea and lighthouse with direct access to the beach, nice windy walk to the lighthouse, also another walk along the coast.
Shop close by which also sells fish and chips. Motorhomes allowed 5pm to 9am with max of 4 days stay.
Great place for surfing, kayaking, boating
Spoke to a local guy and he was saying when he first lived here and started work he asked a guy if it was always this windy..... The reply was ' not always sometimes it even windier'
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4.5/5
Stunning wild remote location!
Toilets here too. Fantastic walk up Castle hill and one to the lighthouse.
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4.0/5
Good spot with nice view over the water.
Toilets OK. A bit windy the night we were there. Seven vans there, an ok number. Any more would be a bit cramped.
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