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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Freedom Camping
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Reviews
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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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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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4.5/5
Beautiful spot right next to the ocean.
Clean Toilets and outside shower. Place for ~8 vehicles. Also a big lawn, free BBQ and lots of space around. Highly frequented, spots were full at 4:30 PM.
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4.5/5
A great wee overnight spot.
Toilets 2min away with cold outdoor showers but they’re in full view of the state Highway so togs on! Right in the waterside so great sunset views.
Cafe across the road is dog friendly and does good coffee and pastries.
Overnight is at the very northern end only between the signs.
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3.0/5
Arrived at 4pm and all spots were taken by 5 motorhomes.
A bit disappointed as a really nice spot…
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5.0/5
Feel quite lucky being able to camp free in such a lovely spot.
Amazing views, great toilet facilities. BBQs and picnic tables. The designated camping area is for CSC only. There is space for around 7-9 campers. Get in quick. It was full with 7 large motorhomes when we came.
Cafe across the road has an awesome menu, and next door a tackle shop for boaties.
You’ll hear the water at night. The beach is rocky/stony. The reserve has wonderful large pohutekawa trees.
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4.5/5
Great place to stay, would be nice if motorhomers were more considerate of parking spaces, some seem to think the world owes them.
5 hogging 8 spaces, Managed to get the park right next to the water, stayed 2 nights, rocky beach by parking but sandy beach by playground, lots of shade and trees on grounds, free bbq, outside shower for rinsing off, big toilets with changing room, people fishing at high tide pulling in snapper. 2nd/3rd Jan
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4.5/5
Great place to stay.
Loved it here. Nice place to park on the grass however make sure you are between signs we were slightly out of the sign posted area and got asked to squeeze in closer. Toilets are a short walk away however very clean facilities. Cold shower to wash off and nice safe place to swim. Local takeaway shop just across the road if you dont feel like cooking.
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5.0/5
Stayed there for New Year’s Eve so was plenty of space.
Lovely area to spend the night/half day and you get a beautiful sunset :) toilets are clean and there is an outdoor shower. Definitely recommend it.
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4.5/5
Beautiful view, right on the water.
Really nice clean toilets, stayed there 2 nights. Be careful to park in between the sign posts, they are strict on this. Good cafe across the road too.
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4.5/5
Really enjoyed our night at this spot!
It's by a beautiful beach and the sunset views were fantastic. There's a cafe across the street (pizza for NZ$22 if you don't want to cook), bbq, bins and playground. Nearby there's a grocery store (15 minute drive) and a petrol station with a dump station and potable water (20 minute drive). The toilet block is spacious, clean, well stocked and well lit with a cold water shower on the outside of the building. There is limited space, we arrived at around 3pm and the site was already more than half filled. Unfortunately we made a tasty meal for some mosquitoes so make sure all doors and windows are fully closed at night.
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5.0/5
Beautiful spot along the coastline.
Approx 3 min walk to the toilets which were clean. Outdoor cold shower. Great covered BBQ area and plenty of picnic benches around. There is a cafe across the road that does lovely food and ice cream. Would recommend! It is busy and tends to fill by 17:00. Note: rangers were ensuring vans were self contained and also parked between the markers.
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5.0/5
Toilets will service.
Friendly campers. Highly recommended to fellow campers. Beautiful location.
