Sandy Bay Carpark, Whangarei

Sandy Bay Carpark, Whangarei

Overnight Campervan Parking

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Sandy Bay Carpark, Whangarei

One night maximum
You must park in the designated site that is indicated by signage
If the site is full, you must move on

Details

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Organisation

Whangarei District Council

Council organisation

Location

North IslandNorthlandWhangarei

Categories

  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-35.5566785661555

174.474179053307

Latitude
-35.5566785661555
Longitude
174.474179053307

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Reviews

    • Icon__tickProximity to beach

    • Icon__tickClean facilities

    • Icon__tickQuiet atmosphere

    • Icon__tickGood for surfing

    • Icon__crossOnly allowed one night stay

    • Icon__crossTraffic noise

    • Icon__crossLimited amenities

    • What a site.

      Icon__personChappy Mike

    • Lovely quiet spot right by the beach.

      Icon__personTheresa

    • Beautiful spot to post up for the night.

      Icon__personRachelle

    • Great spot with ocean views.

      Icon__personKara

    • Great freedom camping spot.

      Icon__personJenny

    4.7 13 Reviews Analysis
  • What a site.

    150 yards to the water. Listening to the waves crash all night is worth the drive to the coast. Bathroom tidy. Local store with good coffee 10 minutes away in matapouri. Wish I could’ve stayed for two nights.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • Beautiful bay to stay in overnight and catch a surf the next day.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • Lovely quiet spot right by the beach.

    Toilets are nice. Cool spot to watch the surfers

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • Good spot for one night stay … all that’s permitted.

    Clean toilets and free gas bbq provided. Close to surf beach and traffic noise is tolerable.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

  • Awesome scenic spot with clean toilets and running (not potable) water.

    Nice free BBQ to use.

    Only thing annoying was the pesky seagulls!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2021

  • Great spot with ocean views.

    I stayed here just before a storm hit and it was so windy and rainy.. so I don’t recommend to stay here if it’s bad weather.. lucky I was behind a big horse truck to shelter me! But I barely slept because the wind was rocking my van.. despite the weather this is a great spot and would be primo on a nice day!!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2021

  • Great spot off the road, right in the beach near a nice little stream.

    Great surf. Highly recommend.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2021

  • There is a limited number of spots here and it was full so we stayed in the car park near by.

    (We had got quite sick and were unable to keep driving and there was no sign saying we couldn't??). The toilet was clean enough and the beach was beautiful.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2020

  • Small car park right by the beach.

    Clean toilets close by. Space for about 8 campers. Loved it.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2020

  • Beautiful spot to post up for the night.

    Clean toilets, free BBQ and picnic table. Watching the surfers was very cool. About 6 or so spots available and filled up by 6pm. Seagulls are a tad aggressive, but when aren't they. Would recommend!!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2019

  • Great freedom camping spot.

    Right on the beach which is gorgeous. Nice clean toilets plus picnic table and bbq. Was lovely and quiet and very peaceful. Would stay here again!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in June 2019

  • Beautiful sunset spot by the beach.

    A pretty small camp place, so be sure to get there before the evening as we had to squeeze close together. Ok toilets, male and female separated, but no one really cared. We still really enjoyed our night, and who doesn’t love waking up next to the beach.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2019

  • Surfspot, great view, one men+ one women restroom.

    Quiet clean for public ones. Campsite at the SH but not very much traffic at night. Nice for a stay

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

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