Our final night in NZ.

Good location to stay for either first or last night in NZ or for a visit to Auckland.

Yes it is in an industrial place but its secure and easy access to the airport or trains to Auckland. Owner had a good contact for taxi to the airport.

Fill up with water, no toilet dump or waste. A basic stop over.

Ideal location for us on our last night to clean out the motorhome ready for the new owners.

Only us on site.

$15 so cheap overnight parking in Auckland with no worries.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Used this site 2 years ago.

We were surprised how quiet the place was and managed to get a nice pitch looking out into the bay.

Great to launch sea kayaks and paddle up the Sound.

Chemical toilet was being emptied as we arrived. Not tried it as we are fully self contained overall site seemed clean.

$8 per person per night meant we had to talk to other campers to get change.

There is a path joining this to the next bay so easy walking.

Pleasant site at 7pm just hope there is not an influx of vehicles from the late night Picton ferry.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Large area with water and toilets, being self contained we did not need to use these toilets.

Nice open space by a lovely river but noise in morning from the road. Mainly car 'self contained' vehicles and a few tents which did not look fun in the rain last night. Not our normal type of place it was just easy as we had decided to head back to Lindis pass to walk Old Man Peak range as the weather is better today.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Wow what a great location a few motorhomes here but all easily 300m apart so its like your own private wilderness with amazing views.

Hopefully the stars will be an amazing sight later.

We have not seen any amenities as already emptied tanks and filled water before we arrived.

This is freedom camping at one of its best. And the star show was really good even with half moon.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

We used this place 2 years ago and have revisited this time after sea kayaking at Tauranga bay.

Very quiet location no facilities and next to the village recycle point.

Noticed sign for pub food so went 2km into main area but pub was just shutting (6pm Sunday).

Entry to field very wet so bigger motorhomes may struggle.

Nice big area so very private and only 20 mins to the beach

Reviewed about 6 years ago

28/11/18 Great stop over location, plenty of room.

Waterskiing location, also good launching place for kayaking down to the glowworm stream, and for Hobbit fans Hobbiton is close by.

Toilets, we did not find drinking water or toilet emptying but thats ok. Also take your litter home.

06/12/18 We just had to come back to this location after been told about a great kayak paddle at night. From the site turn right and paddle down the lake for about 30 mins and on the other side of the lake marked by a buoy is a stream, paddle up the stream and when dark marvel at the glow worms all along the riverbank. For those without kayaks there is a local company offering tours.

Again a quiet evening on the site, couple of locals entertaining us water skiing

Toilets on site but no fresh water or waste collection

Reviewed about 6 years ago

So our final campsite in Auckland.

Avondale Campsite is certainly a starting of adventures or end point, they are used to motorhomes coming in being cleaned and tidied or being packed for the adventure.

Toilets, showers, cooking area, it's all here and the local Pak n Save only 10 mins walk from the site.

Taxi just under $40 to the airport.

It's a starting and stopping point and for that I will give it 10/10.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

Great location, looks ideally placed for sea kayaking some of the rocky coast just north of here, easy to find just keep driving through new housing area.

Toilets, BBQ points (total fire ban at the moment). Ideal for boat launching and sea kayaking.

View of the sea and mountains.

Luckily we got here at 5pm and took the last spot, though I'm sure with 20m x 10m area vans could go in the front of parked vans.

Company of other freedom campers was amazing, this really is what it is all about, switch off the TV and sit outside chatting to new people, no matter what their language.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

I don't tend to do much tourist bits as I hate being herded around but I did enjoy this place.

3 routes to walk, all well signed and linked, just follow the coloured arrows around. We enjoyed the whole place and I would recommend doing it all, oh yes, there are ups and downs so do not expect flat walking. Fascinating seeing the earth's crust with various colours and smells as well as bubbling boiling water, take your time and see how powerful nature is. Often seen these places on TV but to get up close and hear and see is amazing. It was not over crowded so we could find ourselves on our own experiencing the wonders and going at our own pace.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

Wow what a great site.

Busy but quiet, well apart form the waves crashing on the shore. Lots of motorhomes here. Great access to the water, ideal for us with sea kayaks.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

Lovely laid back site which is sheltered and close to the sea.

Individual camping and motorhome hedged areas. Electric hook up, two clean toilets and shower with washing up area and a BBQ also free washing machine. Wifi available. River next to the site beach short drive from the site. Good family run traditional quirky campsite (Don would not be out of place here).

Mountain biking on your doorstep and a friendly canoe club at Hawkes bay, we could be here a while.

Stayed again on 19 February, Yes its 45 minutes from Hawkes Bay but what a place, so relaxed.

Free washer with site fee, only $15 it's a place to restock, spend a few days, talk to the campsite wardens and characters on site. Accommodation also available.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

Great location, amazing view of the sea and lighthouse with direct access to the beach, nice windy walk to the lighthouse, also another walk along the coast.

Shop close by which also sells fish and chips. Motorhomes allowed 5pm to 9am with max of 4 days stay.

Great place for surfing, kayaking, boating

Spoke to a local guy and he was saying when he first lived here and started work he asked a guy if it was always this windy..... The reply was ' not always sometimes it even windier'

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

We went down the track behind the old station as a lorry was parked there and it was very close to the river.

Also good parking in the trees in the picnic area. So good we stopped over twice and stayed in the area for about 4 days biking and walking.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago