22 Rankers Reviews
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All freedom campers must be certified self-contained.
Maximum stay of two consecutive nights, departure by 9am.
Park only between the freedom camping signs.
Location - North-west of the loop road, seaward side directly off the loop road and back from the shoreline.
Size - 30m from first tree to the north east of the loop road heading south-west.
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Thames-Coromandel District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames |
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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. |
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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 have either a 'blue warrant' certificate of self-containment, or a 'green warrant' certificate of self-containment. |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
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Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row. |
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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. |
Stunning views
Quiet atmosphere
Limited to 4 campers
Plenty of space for early arrivals
Not level ground
Tight for larger motorhomes
No toilets or recycling
Great spot!
Amber M
Nice site right on the water.
Michael Smith
Great spot right on the water front.
Zayne Jennings
This place is beautiful!!
Haley
Great views, no facilities, free.
Jonas R.
Great spot!
Views are insane. We arrived at roughly 2:30pm on a Sunday and were the third campers; it is limited to 4 however, a few extras did rock up. Plenty of space to park if you are one of the first ones there. Slightly sloped but nothing crazy. We loved it here!!!
Reviewed about 1 month ago
Not level , length for motor homes tight , do not provide enough spacers for travelers outside of peak season complys.with local council rulings to discourage freedom camping .
Has rubbish bin that I see local holiday unit people using question is why? No recycling or toilets nice beach and veiws
Reviewed 5 months ago
Lovely views.
Quiet. Limited to 4, but there were 6 when we were there between the signs. The cops came by and no issues. There was plenty of room.
Recommend.
Reviewed 10 months ago
beautiful.
No toilet. BE CAREFUL there’s not a lot of space to camp even though there’s a lot of open space. The officers here give out $400 tickets and you cannot appeal them due to there being a sign in front
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Beautiful spot right on waters edge, but only allowed 4 vehicles here now.
Guess with abuse of the privilege space gets cut back Please follow the rules, read the signs on arrival and we won't lose these great spots completely.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
On meeting friends that not seen for 2 &1/2years.
To enjoy a relaxing lunch. But alass a "Extreemly potty mouth freedom camper" was extreemly rude by using fowl swear words saying we had not tight ti be there. One can only hope she doesn't belong to a group. DISGRACEFULL. Such a shame a very restfull park.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2022
Great spot right on the water front.
Plenty of room on a Friday night. VERY windy spot due to being exposed but still worth the stay. Just out of town with a few cars coming and going through the night
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2022
No facilities but worth it for the gorgeous sunset.
Peaceful and away from town. Recommended.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2021
Absolutely beautiful.
No freshwater or facilities but totally fine for self contained motorhomes. So serene and peaceful.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2020
Facing a pristine stony beach, simple friendly place.
Road noise not really a problem. Lots of wild birds in fenced areas. Nice short walks nearby. Lovely!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2020
Ok, it’s December 24th and I was praying just to have a place in this beautiful country to stay the night.
Thames, you delivered!!! Thankful for the great spot by the water and the quiet after 2 days in the north!!! 10/10
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2019
This place is beautiful!!
Lovely location in front of the ocean, paved parking lot and a picnic table or two within reach. Only downfall, no bathrooms or showers.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2019
Nice little free camping spot ,quiet great view out to sea
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2019
beautiful sunset view and birds.
Easy to find & access, quiet,
We got the last spot among about 8. Clean toilet at park a few minutes away.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2019
Great views, no facilities, free.
Wind almost blew us away and car was shaking but could be seasonal. Would still recommend for self contained cars
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2018
In the night quiet, not easy to find.
Sea is not suitable for swimming.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2017
Great spot!
Views are insane. We arrived at roughly 2:30pm on a Sunday and were the third campers; it is limited to 4 however, a few extras did rock up. Plenty of space to park if you are one of the first ones there. Slightly sloped but nothing crazy. We loved it here!!!
Reviewed about 1 month ago
Not level , length for motor homes tight , do not provide enough spacers for travelers outside of peak season complys.with local council rulings to discourage freedom camping .
Has rubbish bin that I see local holiday unit people using question is why? No recycling or toilets nice beach and veiws
Reviewed 5 months ago
Lovely views.
Quiet. Limited to 4, but there were 6 when we were there between the signs. The cops came by and no issues. There was plenty of room.
Recommend.
Reviewed 10 months ago
beautiful.
No toilet. BE CAREFUL there’s not a lot of space to camp even though there’s a lot of open space. The officers here give out $400 tickets and you cannot appeal them due to there being a sign in front
Reviewed about 1 year ago
Beautiful spot right on waters edge, but only allowed 4 vehicles here now.
Guess with abuse of the privilege space gets cut back Please follow the rules, read the signs on arrival and we won't lose these great spots completely.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
On meeting friends that not seen for 2 &1/2years.
To enjoy a relaxing lunch. But alass a "Extreemly potty mouth freedom camper" was extreemly rude by using fowl swear words saying we had not tight ti be there. One can only hope she doesn't belong to a group. DISGRACEFULL. Such a shame a very restfull park.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2022
Great spot right on the water front.
Plenty of room on a Friday night. VERY windy spot due to being exposed but still worth the stay. Just out of town with a few cars coming and going through the night
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2022
No facilities but worth it for the gorgeous sunset.
Peaceful and away from town. Recommended.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2021
Absolutely beautiful.
No freshwater or facilities but totally fine for self contained motorhomes. So serene and peaceful.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2020
Facing a pristine stony beach, simple friendly place.
Road noise not really a problem. Lots of wild birds in fenced areas. Nice short walks nearby. Lovely!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2020
Ok, it’s December 24th and I was praying just to have a place in this beautiful country to stay the night.
Thames, you delivered!!! Thankful for the great spot by the water and the quiet after 2 days in the north!!! 10/10
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2019
This place is beautiful!!
Lovely location in front of the ocean, paved parking lot and a picnic table or two within reach. Only downfall, no bathrooms or showers.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in September 2019
Nice little free camping spot ,quiet great view out to sea
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2019
beautiful sunset view and birds.
Easy to find & access, quiet,
We got the last spot among about 8. Clean toilet at park a few minutes away.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2019
Great views, no facilities, free.
Wind almost blew us away and car was shaking but could be seasonal. Would still recommend for self contained cars
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2018
In the night quiet, not easy to find.
Sea is not suitable for swimming.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2017
Five spots.
For certified free campers only as no toilet or shower. Amazing water views, and couldn’t hear anything from our spot due to the waves. No beach so only gets a 9 :-)
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2017
Very nice direct location by the sea.
It has about 5 spots with plenty of space around 3 picnic areas but no toilet.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2017
Nice site right on the water.
Gave an 8 as a little bit noisy being close to the road, and cars coming in and out of the car park till late.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2017
