Hawkes Bay

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Hawkes Bay

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

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

Beachside free camping at Te Paerahi Beach

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...

Haumoana Domain Freedom Camping

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

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...

Balls Clearing Roadend Carpark

Balls Clearing Scenic Reserve - Overnight Campervan Parking

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

Plenty of space on the lakefront.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The best selection of accommodation in Hawke’s Bay

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