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Campervan and caravan parking within the gravel parking area. Views along the coast and over to the port. Short walk down to a nice beach for a swim.
Access up to carpark is sealed but steep with a judder-bar. Low vehicles may have issues.
ABSOLUTELY NO TENTS ALLOWED.
One night maximum.
You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage.
If the site is full, you must move on.
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Organisation |
Whangarei District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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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. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Only in a vehicle Overnight stays are only permitted within a vehicle. Camping in a tent or out in the open is not allowed. Absolutely no tents are allowed |
Payment Requirement |
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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. |
Maximum Stay Duration |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 1 night You are permitted to stay only one night here in a row. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump 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 |
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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. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. 10m maximum vehicle length |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Peaceful and quiet spot
✓ Easy beach access
✓ Clean and well-lit toilets
✓ Private parking spot
✓ Beautiful surroundings with mountains
𐄂 Limited campervan spots
𐄂 No drinking water
This place made my heart sing.
Nice quiet and private site.
Nice spot hidden away.
I am here and it's awesome.
Very quiet and private location.
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10/10 | 6 |
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35% |
9/10 | 4 |
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24% |
8/10 | 4 |
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7/10 | 1 |
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6% |
6/10 | 1 |
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5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 1 |
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4.0/5
despite what's written under, the power plant is barely visible from the spot.
there is a beach just nearby, you can see the mountains and hear a lot of birds. the toilets were okay and we had network. No drinking water and no showers tho
Reviewed 7 months ago
4.0/5
Face to the mountains, close to a private and beautiful beach, clean toilets
Reviewed 11 months ago
0.5/5
Right opposite a power plant and only 3 camper spots, we decided to move on
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Private car park with walkway down to beautiful beach.
Clean toilets with lighting. Very quite in May of 23, only two vehicles.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
April 23: arrived early in the morning, was swimming in the near beach and walked to Little Munro Bay and up to Mount Aubrey.
The parking lot is quite even and the toilets are okay. No drinking water though. However, picnic tables and very nice surroundings. Other cars parked the night in not designated areas and no one cared.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.5/5
Nice quiet and private site.
No views from site despite what other reviews said. Nice clean toilets, well lit even at night, but no drinking water. Boat ramp off the road just down the hill, and to the other side a quiet cove only accessible on foot. However both beaches look straight across at the oil refinery. Lot of mosquitoes at night
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Nice private space, quick walk to beach and very friendly locals.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.0/5
Nice spot hidden away.
Some obviously really loved it as they had built a mini Fort on the back side of the car park where camping is not permitted. It was an interesting trio of 3 men in 2 small cars and a 3 legged dog. They slept all day with car doors open and arose at night for whatever hobbies they had. Even asking for jumper leads later in the evening. Toilet block was meh.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Very quiet and private location.
The toilets are immaculate and there’s very good lighting day and night. At night there are lights outside as well but there’s bushes so it doesn’t shine in anyone’s face.
It’s such a lovely spot and you can do a number of walks. There was plenty of space for campers and day cars.
There’s also two picnic tables in a grassy area.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Perfect FREE place to stay, it's tucked away very nicely, lush green cliffs to the left and coast to the right, all you can hear is the sounds of birds, the start of the mount walk is a few metres away
and the car park for mount Manaia only 5 mins drive or 30 mins walk away.
When you arrive the GPS will say that the small green carpark at the bottom is it but you must drive up what looks like someones steep driveway to the left to get to this spot.
A walk up Mount Manaia is a must. It took us 1.5 hours return but the views are worth it on a sunny clear day.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Can confirm the other reviews.
Except the view and just the little noise of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery. It disturbs optically the beautiful scenery. A familiar diving and swimming place for locals.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.0/5
despite what's written under, the power plant is barely visible from the spot.
there is a beach just nearby, you can see the mountains and hear a lot of birds. the toilets were okay and we had network. No drinking water and no showers tho
Reviewed 7 months ago
4.0/5
Face to the mountains, close to a private and beautiful beach, clean toilets
Reviewed 11 months ago
0.5/5
Right opposite a power plant and only 3 camper spots, we decided to move on
Reviewed over 1 year ago
5.0/5
Private car park with walkway down to beautiful beach.
Clean toilets with lighting. Very quite in May of 23, only two vehicles.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.0/5
April 23: arrived early in the morning, was swimming in the near beach and walked to Little Munro Bay and up to Mount Aubrey.
The parking lot is quite even and the toilets are okay. No drinking water though. However, picnic tables and very nice surroundings. Other cars parked the night in not designated areas and no one cared.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.5/5
Nice quiet and private site.
No views from site despite what other reviews said. Nice clean toilets, well lit even at night, but no drinking water. Boat ramp off the road just down the hill, and to the other side a quiet cove only accessible on foot. However both beaches look straight across at the oil refinery. Lot of mosquitoes at night
Reviewed over 2 years ago
4.5/5
Nice private space, quick walk to beach and very friendly locals.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
3.0/5
Nice spot hidden away.
Some obviously really loved it as they had built a mini Fort on the back side of the car park where camping is not permitted. It was an interesting trio of 3 men in 2 small cars and a 3 legged dog. They slept all day with car doors open and arose at night for whatever hobbies they had. Even asking for jumper leads later in the evening. Toilet block was meh.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Very quiet and private location.
The toilets are immaculate and there’s very good lighting day and night. At night there are lights outside as well but there’s bushes so it doesn’t shine in anyone’s face.
It’s such a lovely spot and you can do a number of walks. There was plenty of space for campers and day cars.
There’s also two picnic tables in a grassy area.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
5.0/5
Perfect FREE place to stay, it's tucked away very nicely, lush green cliffs to the left and coast to the right, all you can hear is the sounds of birds, the start of the mount walk is a few metres away
and the car park for mount Manaia only 5 mins drive or 30 mins walk away.
When you arrive the GPS will say that the small green carpark at the bottom is it but you must drive up what looks like someones steep driveway to the left to get to this spot.
A walk up Mount Manaia is a must. It took us 1.5 hours return but the views are worth it on a sunny clear day.
Reviewed almost 4 years ago
4.0/5
Can confirm the other reviews.
Except the view and just the little noise of the Marsden Point Oil Refinery. It disturbs optically the beautiful scenery. A familiar diving and swimming place for locals.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
It is a beautiful spot and has everything you want from a free campsite.
There is an oil refinery close by, but if you look the other way you are fine, because there you will see beautifull nature.
Reviewed almost 5 years ago
4.5/5
Awesome place to stay, really enjoyed the feel of the place and how lovely and tidy it was
Reviewed about 5 years ago
5.0/5
Amazing!
And it’s the best place for making a trip to Mt. Aubrey in sunset.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
5.0/5
I am here and it's awesome.
It's quiet, amazing views, nice walks, clean toilets. It's a slice of heaven!
Reviewed almost 6 years ago
5.0/5
This place made my heart sing.
The world sent us here and my goodness was it right or what! Absolutely amazing views; grass, cliff rock faces, the ocean and a killer sunset, it had it all. 100m from the beach and has two 20-30minute walks we didnt have tine to do. Climb the big rock though, veiws are even better (; Only one other camper, space for three vehicles. 45 mins from whangarei. Drive to the end of reotahi road and the carparks up a steepish looking driveway with some grass and a building to the right, only one sign. HIGHLY recommend a night here!!!
Reviewed about 6 years ago