Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

Napier - Overnight Campervan Parking

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Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

From as early as 2014, Council have received a large number of complaints each year from local residents about people using the site in breach of our Freedom Camping Bylaw. These breaches have caused adverse effects to the resident community and despite our best efforts we have been unable to resolve these issues.

It has now come to a point that Council consider the work involved in monitoring the site and responding to the issues outweighs the value of keeping it open.

Napier has two other freedom beachfront camping sites for self-contained vehicles, at the Pump Track and Perfume Point. A third site on the foreshore reserve is for non self-contained vehicles. These sites are located further away from residential areas and operate well.

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Organisation

Napier City Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

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To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.4706556714773

176.878731155395

Latitude
-39.4706556714773
Longitude
176.878731155395

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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 Camping Site Cost What 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	Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Maximum Stay Duration	2 nights Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.	Maximum Stay Duration How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 2 nights You may stay up to two nights in a row.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. A maximum of four sites are available.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? Up to 5 sites There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available. A maximum of four sites are available.
Water Supply	No water supply Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? No water supply There is no supply of fresh water.
Shower	No shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.	Shower Is there a shower at this location? No shower No shower is available.
Dump Station	No dump station Dump Station Dump 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.	Dump Station Dump 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	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is 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.	Booking Required Is 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	No powered sites Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.	Powered Sites Does this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.
Large Vehicle Access	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
Toilet	No toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? No toilet There are no toilet facilities available.

Nearby

Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

White Pine Bush Picnic Area
Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

BMX Pump Track Carpark, Marine Parade
Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

Foreshore Reserve Carpark
Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

Balls Clearing Roadend Carpark
Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

Tangoio Falls
Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

Puketapu Domain
Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

Perfume Point Carpark, Napier
Hawkes Bay ▷ Hastings

Evers-Swindell Reserve
Hawkes Bay ▷ Hastings

Haumoana Domain

Reviews

𐄂 Closed to campers

𐄂 No camping signs

Great little place.
Amazing !
Washroom water available, beach.
Absolutely fab spot!
Site has closed.

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10/10	3	30%
9/10	1	10%
8/10	2	20%
7/10	1	10%
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1/10	3	30%

0.5/5

SIGNS AT SITE STATE NO FREEDOMS CAMPING ALLOWED ANYWHERE.

Reviewed about 1 month ago

Tomer
0.5/5

Site has closed.
No camping signs posted everywhere.

Reviewed about 3 years ago

James
4.0/5

Only 4 spots so you have to get there early to get a spot.
No water, lovely views right on the beach

Reviewed about 4 years ago

Rebecca
5.0/5

Absolutely fab spot!
One of our favourites in all of NZ. There are only 4 bays which is really nice as keeps things fairy lowkey. Great vibe to wake up right on the beach.

Would recommend reverse parking into the bay so that you can pop your camper’s back door in the morning and look out onto the ocean.

My partner and I spent my birthday there and couldn’t have hoped for a better place (or company!) - with stunning Art Deco architecture and vineyards just 10 minutes away. Short taxi to main town or can walk 20 mins to a load of bars and restaurants on the harbour front.

Happy camping!xo

Reviewed over 4 years ago

Jasper Darius
5.0/5

Great little place.
Large potholes on the road in. Nice and quiet. Toilets clean and nearby. Beautiful view and sunrise. Large open grass area next to it.

Reviewed about 5 years ago

Andrew Hargreaves
0.5/5

Contentious site, locals vigilant about reporting campers (mostly members of NZMCA) who park anywhere on the reserve if the 4 designated camping sites are full.
Contentious site, locals vigilant about reporting campers (mostly members of NZMCA) who park anywhere on the reserve if the 4 designated camping sites are full. Armourguard patrol and issue $200 fines

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Karly
4.5/5

In front of the sea, quiet, and the toilets of the beach are near the area.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago

Nathalie
5.0/5

Amazing !
You sleep in front of the sea, really quiet except of the sound of the waves :D

Clean toilets. We stayed two nights (maximum allowed).

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Eugenie Desforges
4.0/5

Washroom water available, beach.

Reviewed almost 9 years ago

Frank Lotz
3.5/5

Quiet and somewhat remote location with 7 big vehicle bays on all weather gravel surface, only 2 other vehicles here when we stayed Dec 8th (Perfume Point had 13!)

Reviewed about 9 years ago

Neil

Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

Napier - Overnight Campervan Parking

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Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

Details

Napier City Council

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Stay Rules

Overnight Stay Rules

Payment Requirement

Payment Requirement

Maximum Stay Duration

Maximum Stay Duration

Maximum Sites Available

Maximum Sites Available

Water Supply

Water Supply

Shower

Shower

Dump Station

Dump Station

Booking Required

Booking Required

Powered Sites

Powered Sites

Large Vehicle Access

Large Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

Vehicle Access

Toilet

Toilet

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