Thomas Read
North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Wairoa ▷
5.0/5
A lovely open space right beside the beach.
Lots of locals coming and going, but quite quiet. A local store just a short walk away. Toilets with limited water supply. Lovely safe beach.
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Katikati ▷
3.0/5
Lovely outlook from a small level sealed parking area.
Quite sheltered in afternoon from the sun in winter. Handy to Katikati. Not suitable for large vehicles. Very tight turning. Public toilets.
North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Waihi ▷
3.5/5
A very generous offer from the local RSA, a motorhome friendly town with no "freedom camping" available.
The offer to camp here overnight is to encourage you to use their restaurant, no compulsory but something you could consider. Do not cook outside your van and do not consume alcohol either as it breaches their liquor licence. Obey these suggestions or we could lose it.
North Island ▷ Manawatu - Wanganui ▷ Dannevirke ▷
4.5/5
Delightful and peaceful spot right by the sea.
Drive down Seaview Road and over the cattle stop onto the gravel road. You can Freedom camp on the grassed area on the right but not at Pipi Bank Area which is now fenced off. Public toilets are a few klms back towards the village. Absolutely no dogs! Very quiet but can be exposed to strong winds. Light no fires.