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Like a masquerade ball; full of pomp, ceremony, fine wine and food. The gannets are cool too.

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38 items with the highest ranking score first, showing page 1 of 2.

Kairakau Beach Freedom Camping

97%

19 Reviews

 Analysis

Free camping for self-contained campers at Central Hawkes Bay's Kairakau Beach

Mohaka River Farm

96%

9 Reviews

 Analysis

Te Paerahi Beach (Porangahau) Freedom Camping

94%

32 Reviews

 Analysis

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

Haumoana Domain Freedom Camping

Haumoana Domain

Freedom Camping

93%

32 Reviews

 Analysis

This location has lots of space, with shaded nooks and crannies around shrubs and trees, so you can choose your fav camping spot for the night...

Puketapu Domain

Overnight Campervan Parking

93%

10 Reviews

 Analysis

Puketapu Park is one of the Hawkes Bay's freedom camping zones.This reserve sits alongside the Tutaekuri River, west of Napier, and is a short...

Clifton Road Reserve

Freedom Camping

92%

89 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

There is a donation box near the toilet block and a suggested donation of $3.00 per person is welcomed. Beachfront free-camping! We love it...

Balls Clearing Roadend Carpark

Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

91%

2 Reviews

 Analysis

This reserve is the best place in Hawke’s Bay to experience a lowland podocarp forest.

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

Lake Tutira Campsite

Tutira area

87%

29 Reviews

6 Face-to-Face

Analysis

A large, low cost camping area, for all vehicle types, on the foreshore of Lake Tutira. $5 per vehicle, per night. Pay online at the website...

(Clive Ski Reserve)

Evers-Swindell Reserve

Freedom Camping

87%

18 Reviews

 Analysis

Evers-Swindell Reserve (previously Clive Ski Reserve) on the Clive River is a designated free-camping area for certified self-contained motorhomes...

Waiwhenua Farmstay and River Side Park

86%

2 Reviews

 Analysis
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Napier Beach TOP 10

83%

46 Reviews

15 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Beach, Sun, Wine, Bike, Gannets, Art Deco, Relax & Enjoy!

Hawkes Bay Holiday Park

83%

21 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

Pourerere Beach Freedom Camping

83%

6 Reviews

 Analysis

From mid December until mid February each year a ‘permit application fee' applies. For the rest of the year permits must be obtained from Council...

Kuripapango Camping Ground

Kuripapango (Ox Bow) Campsite

Kuripapango

83%

4 Reviews

 Analysis

An easily accessible campground beside the Napier-Taihape Rd near Kuripapango. 1 km gravel road off main road towards the river. The nearby...

Aramoana Beach Freedom Camping

Hawkes Bay

83%

3 Reviews

 Analysis

Free camping for self-contained campervans and motorhomes at Aramoana Beach in Southern Hawkes Bay

BMX Pump Track Carpark, Marine Parade

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

51 Reviews

 Analysis

3 nights maximum stay Vehicles must have a current self-containment certificate.

Perfume Point Carpark, Napier

Overnight Campervan Parking

82%

25 Reviews

 Analysis

A maximum of 2 nights stay. Vehicles must have a current self-containment certificate. A maximum of four vehicles are allowed here at any...

Foreshore Reserve Carpark

Napier, Overnight Campervan Parking

80%

15 Reviews

 Analysis

Parked in the 8 designated and marked parks. · Maximum stay is two consecutive nights · No tents · No fires · No alcohol · Non self-contained...

Kennedy Park Resort Napier

79%

84 Reviews

46 Face-to-Face

Analysis

The best selection of accommodation in Hawke’s Bay

Maraetotara Falls Reserve

Freedom Camping

78%

7 Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

Analysis

At the Maraetotara Falls Reserve, certified self-contained campervans and motorhomes can freedom camp for a maximum of two nights. Short bush...