Waiomu Domain Beachfront Reserve
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Waiomu Domain Beachfront Reserve
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 corner of the reserve north of the turning circle.
Size - 30m starting at north-west of the turning circle and heading east.
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Thames-Coromandel District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Thames |
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Reviews
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3.0/5
Very nice spot very quiet.
What upsets me is there isn’t enough room for everyone that wants to come here so the Council should let people park up where they wish but not on grass in winter. We all pay our taxes and clean up after ourselves. Give us a brake council and stop handing out tickets to people that can’t fit in the area have some leeway it’s the holidays come on
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4.0/5
Warning>>>> The council will ticket people parked outside the signs for campers.
The locals also ring the council and tell them if people have stayed more than 2 nights. A nice park but keep moving if full to avoid fines
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot!
Very clean bathroom area and plenty of places to park during the day. For overnight camping, you can only park side by side at the end. I unfortunately didn’t realise and at 7:30am got a $400 fine!
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4.0/5
Good spot with beautiful sea views.
Space for 10 vehicles max. Toilets a short walk away. Playground for the kids. No noise from cars in the night, as it’s a quiet road and spot is far enough away from the road.
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4.5/5
Nice spot overlooking the sea.
Space for about 7 if parked sensibly. Flushing toilets are about 100m from the freedom camping area and were clean. BBQs onsite as well.
Filled up by about 6:30pm (Mid October).
Quite a few people parked outside the free camp area as well.
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5.0/5
Nice spot with a beautiful view, very quiet.
Clean toilets
You must arrive early because only a few spots
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4.5/5
Excellent little spot to stop for a night.
Down to a rocky beach, so you wake up with sounds of waves and birds. Public free toilets close by, but no trash bins or potable water
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2.5/5
Waiomu bay is beautiful to look at and there are lovely pohutakawa trees providing lots of shelter.
However, the freedom camping spot is a gravelly spot at the end of the road and there are only a few spots there. Also it is not a swimming beach too many rocks, and you cant pick pipis or any other seafood Now if you dont know that you can only park overnight in one of 7 spots which are bunched up like sardines you may likely get a $400 fine. I was one of those people, and there were others. I was parked in the same area of the freedom camp part,.It wouldve been nice if I hadve been warned the night before when the Council ranger came around but no I was going to get a coffee and ice at the cafe but instead promptly packed up my van and got out of there. I wont be spending any of my hard earned cash in the area. You have to be aware that people in campervans spend their money where they stay and they are not criminals. Not impressed.
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4.5/5
We stayed here on Feb 23rd to 24th.
‼️We lost our phone at this campsite (probably in the mens bathroom)
It's an Iphone with a dark green case.
If you find it please contact us at: +64 27 466 7548
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
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5.0/5
Great spot.
People need to be comprehensive to Park correctly. This small parking Can Park around 7 vehicules but need People to not take 2 places by their own...
There are planchas, tables, clean toilets and a cold shower (outside)
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4.0/5
Good park/campsite on the water with clean loos, outside cold shower, hot plate/gas bbq and good cafe opposite.
Quite near the road though and only space for 4/5 campers so people park near, arrive early if you want a space (it was full by 4pm)!
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5.0/5
Beautiful place!
Felt absolutely blissfull to stay here. There have already been more campervans than allowed when we arrived. But as the other freedom campsites around faced the same problem and our infant was done driving we decided to stay and risk the fine.
Got fined 400$ at 6:30 in the morning.
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5.0/5
The view is great!
But really look For the sign were you can park. This Morning about 6.30 a caravan stand in the grass and got a fine of 200$ also there were people camping with a tent on the grass that got a fine as welll. So be warned! There are only 5-6 places For a Campervan, So be on time.
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5.0/5
Lovely shoreline location with a public toilet just down the path.
Limited parking space for freedom campers (6-8 spaces) so make sure to arrive early.
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5.0/5
Awesome stop over.
We stayed here for two nights after not liking the look of Thames and really enjoyed it. Quite and safe area with great view. Coffee from the cafe over the road in the morning and even a cold shower next to the toilets. Definitely recommend.
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4.0/5
We stayed here hoping to see the sunset.
Unfortunately it was raining. Although the weather wasn't good, we had a nice overnight stay, there was enough space but I can imagine on a sunny day you have to be early as there are only 6 to 10 spots I guess? Toilets are clean and there are even bbq facilities. No sounds from the road that was bothering.
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3.0/5
Very nice spot very quiet.
What upsets me is there isn’t enough room for everyone that wants to come here so the Council should let people park up where they wish but not on grass in winter. We all pay our taxes and clean up after ourselves. Give us a brake council and stop handing out tickets to people that can’t fit in the area have some leeway it’s the holidays come on
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4.0/5
Warning>>>> The council will ticket people parked outside the signs for campers.
The locals also ring the council and tell them if people have stayed more than 2 nights. A nice park but keep moving if full to avoid fines
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot!
Very clean bathroom area and plenty of places to park during the day. For overnight camping, you can only park side by side at the end. I unfortunately didn’t realise and at 7:30am got a $400 fine!
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4.0/5
Good spot with beautiful sea views.
Space for 10 vehicles max. Toilets a short walk away. Playground for the kids. No noise from cars in the night, as it’s a quiet road and spot is far enough away from the road.
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4.5/5
Nice spot overlooking the sea.
Space for about 7 if parked sensibly. Flushing toilets are about 100m from the freedom camping area and were clean. BBQs onsite as well.
Filled up by about 6:30pm (Mid October).
Quite a few people parked outside the free camp area as well.
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5.0/5
Nice spot with a beautiful view, very quiet.
Clean toilets
You must arrive early because only a few spots
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4.5/5
Excellent little spot to stop for a night.
Down to a rocky beach, so you wake up with sounds of waves and birds. Public free toilets close by, but no trash bins or potable water
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2.5/5
Waiomu bay is beautiful to look at and there are lovely pohutakawa trees providing lots of shelter.
However, the freedom camping spot is a gravelly spot at the end of the road and there are only a few spots there. Also it is not a swimming beach too many rocks, and you cant pick pipis or any other seafood Now if you dont know that you can only park overnight in one of 7 spots which are bunched up like sardines you may likely get a $400 fine. I was one of those people, and there were others. I was parked in the same area of the freedom camp part,.It wouldve been nice if I hadve been warned the night before when the Council ranger came around but no I was going to get a coffee and ice at the cafe but instead promptly packed up my van and got out of there. I wont be spending any of my hard earned cash in the area. You have to be aware that people in campervans spend their money where they stay and they are not criminals. Not impressed.
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4.5/5
We stayed here on Feb 23rd to 24th.
‼️We lost our phone at this campsite (probably in the mens bathroom)
It's an Iphone with a dark green case.
If you find it please contact us at: +64 27 466 7548
Thank you!! 🙏🏼
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5.0/5
Great spot.
People need to be comprehensive to Park correctly. This small parking Can Park around 7 vehicules but need People to not take 2 places by their own...
There are planchas, tables, clean toilets and a cold shower (outside)
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4.0/5
Good park/campsite on the water with clean loos, outside cold shower, hot plate/gas bbq and good cafe opposite.
Quite near the road though and only space for 4/5 campers so people park near, arrive early if you want a space (it was full by 4pm)!
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5.0/5
Beautiful place!
Felt absolutely blissfull to stay here. There have already been more campervans than allowed when we arrived. But as the other freedom campsites around faced the same problem and our infant was done driving we decided to stay and risk the fine.
Got fined 400$ at 6:30 in the morning.
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5.0/5
The view is great!
But really look For the sign were you can park. This Morning about 6.30 a caravan stand in the grass and got a fine of 200$ also there were people camping with a tent on the grass that got a fine as welll. So be warned! There are only 5-6 places For a Campervan, So be on time.
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5.0/5
Lovely shoreline location with a public toilet just down the path.
Limited parking space for freedom campers (6-8 spaces) so make sure to arrive early.
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5.0/5
Awesome stop over.
We stayed here for two nights after not liking the look of Thames and really enjoyed it. Quite and safe area with great view. Coffee from the cafe over the road in the morning and even a cold shower next to the toilets. Definitely recommend.
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4.0/5
We stayed here hoping to see the sunset.
Unfortunately it was raining. Although the weather wasn't good, we had a nice overnight stay, there was enough space but I can imagine on a sunny day you have to be early as there are only 6 to 10 spots I guess? Toilets are clean and there are even bbq facilities. No sounds from the road that was bothering.
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5.0/5
Beautiful park on the beach.
Super clean washroom.
Park between the signs and make sure you have a registered self contained unit. Vehicles were checked at 8 am and 2 units were given tickets for not being registered, although they were self contained. One of these were parked outside of the signs which was an infraction as well.
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5.0/5
The address is wrong - parking is in the reserve - not down driveway 601 Thames Coast Road - this is a private residence with no public access
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