Cargills Road

Cargills Road

Overnight Campervan Parking

14 Rankers Reviews

2 Freedom Camping

1 Punakaiki

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Cargills Road

Self-contained vehicles only
All freedom campers are limited to three nights in any one location and ten nights overall in any calendar month

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

Grey District Council

Council organisation

Location

South IslandWest CoastPunakaiki

Categories

  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-42.2453259033043

171.309993171692

Latitude
-42.2453259033043
Longitude
171.309993171692

Nearby

Reviews

    ✓ Stunning ocean views

    ✓ Spectacular sunset spot

    ✓ Quiet and peaceful

    ✓ Easy beach access

    ✓ Good for self-contained vans

    𐄂 Limited parking space

    𐄂 No facilities

    • Its a small but silent place.
    • Stunning views.
    • What a spot!
    • Good spot.....great view.
    • Best place, if you like it to stay alone.
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    10/10 11
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    7%
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  • 5.0/5

    This is definitely the best spot we have been two in our trip for now.

    Close to Punakaiki so we could watch the sunset both here and there. We were alone (the spot is only on Rankers - confirming it’s the very best app).

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

  • 5.0/5

    We are at this gorgeous spot now.

    The only people we have seen are a few locals who drive here to walk the dog. A wonderful place to go with self contained campervan. Not a lot of space. Maybe 2 campervans. But what a view!

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome location, fits 3 larger campervans, could fit up to 5 small vans though.

    Gorgeous sunset. Zero facilities so freedom camping only.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Perfect place, it's the dead end of the road, full view of the ocean.

    Only place for 3 -5 campervan. Easy access to the beach.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Total beachfront woth unobstructed views.

    Perfect if the weathers good beautiful sunset. No amenities so come prepared. And dont forget your insect repellent. Only enough room for 3 or 4 campers if you park tight enough

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Right in the beach.

    Sleep to the sound or the roaring waves. Super friendly pub just up the road that serves delicious meals. My fav camping spot so far.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

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    Dan

  • 5.0/5

    Most amazing place right on the beach.

    Only us and another camper there. No toilets or facilities but was great with a self contained van.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Best place, if you like it to stay alone.

    Place for only 2 campervans. No light, no toilets,no water. You have a nice view to the beach. Standing directly by the beach.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Its a small but silent place.

    The only thing you hear is the sea and some animals. It only fits about 2 campervans butnits right next to a beutyfull beach.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    A few spots at the end of the road next to a creek that runs into the beach.Beautiful sunset, listened to the waves all night.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    What a spot!

    We were alone for 2 nights in a row, all the tourist stopped on the other few places around. If you stay here you have to go to the ‚all nations‘ pub just right up the street. Lovely place with good food and great beer, felt just like locals and were treated as such. Awesome place!

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Stunning views.

    We loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves. It’s only a small area and will only fit 3 campervans maximum. Don’t block the path to the left as farmers use this to access the beach on quad bikes. Self contained vehicles only as there are no facilities.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Jen

  • 5.0/5

    This is definitely the best spot we have been two in our trip for now.

    Close to Punakaiki so we could watch the sunset both here and there. We were alone (the spot is only on Rankers - confirming it’s the very best app).

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

  • 5.0/5

    We are at this gorgeous spot now.

    The only people we have seen are a few locals who drive here to walk the dog. A wonderful place to go with self contained campervan. Not a lot of space. Maybe 2 campervans. But what a view!

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome location, fits 3 larger campervans, could fit up to 5 small vans though.

    Gorgeous sunset. Zero facilities so freedom camping only.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Perfect place, it's the dead end of the road, full view of the ocean.

    Only place for 3 -5 campervan. Easy access to the beach.

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Total beachfront woth unobstructed views.

    Perfect if the weathers good beautiful sunset. No amenities so come prepared. And dont forget your insect repellent. Only enough room for 3 or 4 campers if you park tight enough

    Reviewed almost 3 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Right in the beach.

    Sleep to the sound or the roaring waves. Super friendly pub just up the road that serves delicious meals. My fav camping spot so far.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Dan's avatar

    Dan

  • 5.0/5

    Most amazing place right on the beach.

    Only us and another camper there. No toilets or facilities but was great with a self contained van.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Best place, if you like it to stay alone.

    Place for only 2 campervans. No light, no toilets,no water. You have a nice view to the beach. Standing directly by the beach.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Its a small but silent place.

    The only thing you hear is the sea and some animals. It only fits about 2 campervans butnits right next to a beutyfull beach.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    A few spots at the end of the road next to a creek that runs into the beach.Beautiful sunset, listened to the waves all night.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    What a spot!

    We were alone for 2 nights in a row, all the tourist stopped on the other few places around. If you stay here you have to go to the ‚all nations‘ pub just right up the street. Lovely place with good food and great beer, felt just like locals and were treated as such. Awesome place!

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Stunning views.

    We loved falling asleep to the sound of the waves. It’s only a small area and will only fit 3 campervans maximum. Don’t block the path to the left as farmers use this to access the beach on quad bikes. Self contained vehicles only as there are no facilities.

    Reviewed over 5 years ago

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    Jen

  • 4.0/5

    Expect nothing, no shower, no toilet etc.

    and you will be treated to a superb spot right at the beachfront. Use that self contained campervan what it's made for! We've enjoyed this spot all by our selves while all other campspots were fully booked or cramped with campers. Oh and there is a lovely pub only a 1km walk back in town where you can enjoy a drink or nice pub-meal.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Good spot.....great view.

    Room for only 3 or 4 motorhomes. Quiet and safe. The area is small, one thing, do not block access to the beach farmers are using this all the time.

    Reviewed over 7 years ago