Caro Del
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North Island ▷ Taupo Region ▷ Taupo ▷
Hipapatua / Reid's Farm Recreation Reserve Free Campsite
3.5/5
Lovely settings and facilities, however the site was cramped (early February) so not our idea of freedom camping.
We ended up leaving. Might be great off season.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Orewa ▷
Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour
5.0/5
Ample parking lot by the water.
Arrived at 5pm and got one of the two last spots. Clean toilets, rubbish bins and dump station. Perfect.
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North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Opotiki ▷
Hukuwai Reserve, Hukuwai Beach
4.0/5
Camp by the beach.
Only 3 self-contained vans were there early feb (area could fit 8-10 vans). Friendly ranger came in to check.
Day use area with toilets is 2 min walk away. However the toilets were sooo dirty and people had left their rubbish everywhere. There is no rubbish bin so you’ll have to take it with you.