Axel
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Blenheim ▷
Wairau Diversion Reserve
4.5/5
Lots of places!
You ll definitely get one any time you arrive.
We followed the gravel road on the left hand side of the entrance and find a way to go next to the river a bit further.
Didn’t went to the toilets as they seem pretty far.
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds ▷
Collins Memorial Reserve
2.5/5
Still closed for work on October 11th and looks like it s gonna be like that for a little while.
:/
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Hicks Bay ▷
East Cape Campground
4.0/5
Great camping!
It s basically an autorisation to park the car in an open field with cows. It s huge so you won t get stuck next to each other. There are 2 long drop toilets without paper (one can be tricky to find hidden behind a little hill on the way to the beach)
There s no water but recycling bins for glass which is pretty good and show the camp is maintained even if it s remote.
The road to get there is mostly sealed with a few gravels kilometers but no worries,
It s easy
You ll need an other 20 mins drive to complete the way to the lighthouse for the sunrise. (Don’t go there and miss it! :/ )
There s an honesty box to pay.
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North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Waiotapu ▷
Lake Ōkaro Reserve
4.0/5
Nice place!
Many spots to
Park and very quiet, Public toilets (without light) and 2 rubbish bins.
$8/night person but honesty box was destroyed when we were there :/
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Tauranga ▷
McLaren Falls Camping Area
5.0/5
Awesome spot!
$10/night with hot showers! Can t do any better!
Don t miss the glow worms track.
Ranger over friendly and helpful. Don t get there after 5.30 as the doors to get in the park close.