Heather Matthew
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Opotiki ▷
2.5/5
While the nearby beach was beautiful and deserted, this campground was quite disappointing; the communal areas (kitchen and bathrooms) were old and unkept.
The kitchen had no amenities except sinks, 2 ranges, and a couple of very old microwaves and toasters; there were NO dishcloths, dish racks, dish soap, tea towels, pots, pans, utensils, or cookware of any kind. There were multiple fridges and a freezer, but they were not turned on. We turned them on to use them in the evening, but they had all been turned off when we returned in the morning. The men’s bathroom was particularly ill-equipped, without even a hand dryer. We received no orientation to the campground, nor was a map provided. The significant road noise continued all night long.
With some upkeep and the addition of some amenities, we might be able to recommend this campground but, at this point in time, we cannot.
Note: **there is no longer a barbeque**