Office was not opened so we just set up camp in a spot.

Really wanted to use the wifi but the manager didn't get in till late afternoon. Manager was very friendly and helpful with what to see and do around the area and this holiday park is situated right by a beautiful beach. Facilities were good, although hot water from the kitchen zip didn't heat up as much as it should've. Lots of elements for cooking. Showers were high pressured but you have to keep pushing a button to keep water flowing. and toilets were clean. Paid $17pp. I eventually paid for wifi but it wasn't good at all and hardly ever connected. I would still recommend this place and stay again.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

It's just basically a car park but right by the estuary and town just over the bridge.

Has a toilet but nothing else. Didn't mind as it was free and convenient and very quiet when we stayed.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

We usually do unpowered or powered sites while traveling around NZ, but decided to opt for a kitchen cabin this time.

Arrived late but the staff were really friendly. 5 mins drive to Napier centre, clean facilities and nice room. 24hour reception area, and large communal kitchen and outdoor area. However, some points off as the wifi was not working at all, even though it was free, and the tv didn't work either. Turned on the bedroom lights which blew out seconds later too. I did visit reception to see what was going on, but was told that work is being done in the area we had rented, so everyone was having issues. There was nothing she could do about it till the manager came in the morning. Tried at half 9 the next morning but still didn't work. Was woken up at 6.30am as the walls are thin and could hear people walking around and making brekkie in the next room. The pool is lukewarm, and didn't end up using it in the end. And in my opinion, it was very overpriced.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

I love freedom camping!

Go get a permit from places mentioned in other comments. We got ours from the Gisborne District Council. Paid $24 for 7 days which was reasonable. Very packed and hard to find a spot in peak season, but beautiful beach. You must have your own chemical toilet. Could not get reception on my mobile there, but great place to camp.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Stayed in a non powered site for 2 people.

Staff were friendly but that's about it. We were under willow trees where the sap was dropping. We ended up putting a tent up to reserve our spot, when we came back the groundskeeper had moved it because he was mowing the lawns - I didn't mind that though. The toilets and showers are outdated and in need of some refurbishment. toilet stalls are very small and dirty, showers were very dirty. Small laundry with 2 washers and a dryer. kitchen & dining area was small but had a toaster, kettle and fridge. There are also toilets and showers on the opposite side of the grounds, which smelt horrible! our site was by the creek and at night, the people who live in the flats on the other side of the creek, were shining torches right into our van and looking for a way to get across the creek, it seemed. It was about 10pm at night. It was quite scary as we were the only ones under the trees in that area. No neighbours. in my opinion the facilities were not great and I wouldn't stay there again.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Paid $50 for 2 per night for an unpowered site.

Very spacious and it was busy but didn't seem packed. Showers were lovely and they have a great laundry area too. The campsites seemed to be divided up into cute lil names and we stayed in the area called Paradise. Toilets in this area were not very clean and the toilet block is very small. 1 wash basin and 4 toilets in this particular area, but more toilets near the laundry and shower Block. really close location to start the cathedral cove walk and situated right on a beautiful beach. also the walk down the beach to the right, takes you up the hill to a lookout. large kitchen and covered outdoor seating, friendly and helpful staff with an onsite shop as well. also has internet area and wifi, and a nicely decorated tree that lights up at night.

I really enjoyed our stay here, its a beautiful resort, and would definitely come back again. Stayed 2 nights.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Big camping ground, had booked a riverfront site prior to arrival but on arrival the staff member said he had given our spot away to someone else so put us in the corner on the riverfront as there were

no more spots available. But the view was fantastic and right on the Waitangi river so I was happy with our space. We had our own picnic table too which was a bonus. Kitchen was quite small and it was very busy when we stayed. The washing up area is tiny too, (separate area from the cooking area) for such a big campsite. Everyone was crammed in doing their dishes. The showers were fantastic though and toilets were clean. I had trouble connecting to the wifi and it kept dropping out.

Reviewed over 7 years ago

Stayed for 2 nights here on the way to Cape Reinga.

Wish I had read the reviews first but this place is so run down! Most of the spots close to the beach were taken up by permanent caravans with studios/flats built onto them. All of which looked dirty. Showers were the worst. 50c for a hot shower. There were 3 of us at the time and even though we put money in, all were cold. No hot water! Water pressure was really non existent to say the least. Small kitchen but large covered outdoor dining area. Toilets were not clean. Short stroll past the permanent caravans down to the beach. Very beautiful beach though. They have a pool too (extra cost) but we didn't use it. Staff tried to charge us twice as they said we didn't pay for the first night. Luckily I had my receipt. Plus i needed a touch key to open the gate, from reception, when you pay....to get into the campgrounds 😒

Reviewed over 7 years ago