AJC
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Huka/Aratiatia Rapids Scenic Reserve
2.5/5
A guy told us a possum jumped onto him when he was walking to the toilet.
Basic parking lot near a nice lake
Lots of spots
Not all spots level tho
Believe it or not.
Fog was quite thick. Went on a walk. Couldn’t see much. But when the fog let up saw a beautiful bird. Basic. Free (
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier ▷
Foreshore Reserve Carpark
2.5/5
Right on the beach.
Not much of a vibe. Perhaps due to the painting on the bathroom of the girl that kind of spooked me :-/
The weather was also kinda funky so maybe that added to it. It was right on the beach which was nice.
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite
2.0/5
The photos look nothing like the spot but there was a lower area near the river that may have been the photos in the reviews.
But….couldn't figure out how to get there.
Kinda weird. Also the spot is a bit further than the address below.
The ground wasn’t level which was annoying. Kinda hard to find a spot. Port-a-poty w no TP. The view was nice tho.
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North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier ▷
BMX Pump Track Carpark, Marine Parade
4.0/5
Lots of spots.
Chill vibes. Big ones for trailers. Nice table seating picnic area close by. Great pump track. Ran it- didn’t have bike/ board- but ran that thang. It was sick! Got some speed.
The walk on the sidewalk was so pleasant early morning. No one around besides a few people. A cute old woman said “what a day we’re having am I right?” And that explained the vibe perfectly.
Coffee shop in a trailor about 20 min walk from the spot. Good coffee.
Nice free place in a trippy town, with not much to do when there’s no waves, Napier. Thx.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Gisborne ▷
Makorori Carpark, Gisborne
4.5/5
Beautiful spot.
Basic parking lot with six spots. Secluded and a little outside of the town. Picnic table. Trash cans. Waves out front. Ya kidding?
Pretty fire overall if you ask me…. Only downfall. The road close by. Besides that, vibes.