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Donegal House
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Donegal House is an Irish Pub where you can get a hearty meal out in the country. There is a large parking area, with power and water for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Pohowere Beach
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Pohowere Beach has a large parking area where certified self-contained motor caravanners can freedom camp for one night every 28 days.
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i-Site Motorhome Parking
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There is a large parking area in front of the Kaikoura i-Site which has been set aside for large motorhomes and caravans to freedom camp inside the town.
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Kaikoura Whale Watch
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Kaikoura Whale Watch is one of the outstanding attractions when visiting Kaikoura. There is plenty of parking for large vans, and a cafe inside the reservations building
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Jimmy Armers Campervan Parking
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Jimmy Armers Campervan Parking is a roadside parking area overlooking the beach and close to the Kaikoura Seafood and Iced Gelato Icecream kiosks.
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Karaka Lobster
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Karaka Lobster is cafe where you can purchase local fresh lobster and other delicacies, making it a nice lunch stop while travelling along the Kaikoura coast.
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Ohau Point Lookout
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The Ohau Point Lookout provides are parking area and viewing platform for visitors to watch the seals in their natural habitat.
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The Store Kekerengu
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The Store at Kekerengu offer fine dining, or cafe lunches, with a view over the bay. Overnight parking is allowed for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Peketa Beach Holiday Park
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Peketa Beach Holiday Park is about 8 km south of Kaikoura and a large campsite with direct access to the beach, good fishing, and a quiet location.
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Koura Bay Lodge
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Koura Bay Lodge is a really nice country location with a golf course and quality restaurant. Self contained motor caravanners can park overnight in their carpark.
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Nins Bin
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Nins Bin has an off road parking area where you can try out some of Kaikoura's famous sea food delicacies
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Seafront Car Park
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The Seafront Car Park in Kaikoura town overlooks the harbour and has a pedestrian footpath into the town centre. Freedom camping is allowed in certified self-contained vans.
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Kaikoura New World
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The Kaikoura New World has a large parking area making it a good choice for motor caravanners to top up with groceries.
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Meatworks
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Meatworks is a series of parking areas along the Kaikoura coast where freedom camping is available for self-contained motor caravanners
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South Bay Domain PDS
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There is a public dump station in South Bay Domain - a very pleasant and popular waterfront reserve.
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Kaikoura Trotting Club
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Wakatu Quay Reserve
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There is a pleasant reserve at the Wakatu Quay - a nice location for a quiet lunch break.
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Paia Point Campsite
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The Paia Point Campsite is the northern most of the Kaikoura Coastal Campsites, and is also directly on the beachfront, but only includes a small toilet.
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Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park
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The Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park is about 1.5 km north of the Kaikoura town centre and provides quality campground facilities.
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Alpine Pacific Holiday Park
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The Alpine Pacific Holiday Park is just under 2 km north of the Kaikoura town centre and offers a quality environment for motor caravanners.
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Peketa Beach Carpark
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Peketa Beach Carpark is a great place to stop for lunch, and possibly for overnight parking if you're self-contained.
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Omihi Campsite
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The Omihi Campsite is one of the Kaikoura Coastal Campground group and provides beachfront parking, and includes power and toilets.
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Scarborough St Reserve
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Scarborough St Reserve has a large parking area where certified self-contained motor caravanners can stay overnight.
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Okiwi Bay Safe Stopping Area
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Okiwi Bay Safe Stopping Area is one of several places travelers can stop along the Kaikoura coast highway.
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The Pier Hotel
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The Pier Hotel is a popular watering hole, providing pub meals overlooking the harbour. They also act as a park over property for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Boat Harbour Campsite
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Boat Harbour Campsite is the first of the Kaikoura Coastal Campsites as you're driving north. It's located right on the beach and offers all the usual facilities
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Okiwi Bay Beach Parking
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Okiwi Bay Beach Parking is a large parking area off SH2 and looking out over Okiwi Bay. It should be ok for self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight.
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Te Ana Pouri
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Te Ana Pouri is another safe stopping area along the Kaikoura coast highway.
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Paparoa Point
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The carpark at Paparoa Point is in a stunning location overlooking the harbour, but it is no longer really suitable for freedom camping in self-contained vans.
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The Staging Post Campground
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The Staging Post provides a rural camping environment over the summer holiday period.
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Goose Bay Campsite
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The Goose Bay campsite includes the main reception for the 4 Kaikoura Coastal Campsites, and includes a dump station as well as the usual campsite facilities.
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Kaikoura Motels and Backpackers
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The RV Explorer - A1 Kaikoura Motels and Holiday Park is at the northern end of the town, and within walking distance of the town centre for shopping and eating out.
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Donegal House is an Irish Pub where you can get a hearty meal out in the country. There is a large parking area, with power and water for self-contained motor caravanners.
Pohowere Beach has a large parking area where certified self-contained motor caravanners can freedom camp for one night every 28 days.
There is a large parking area in front of the Kaikoura i-Site which has been set aside for large motorhomes and caravans to freedom camp inside the town.
Kaikoura Whale Watch is one of the outstanding attractions when visiting Kaikoura. There is plenty of parking for large vans, and a cafe inside the reservations building
Jimmy Armers Campervan Parking is a roadside parking area overlooking the beach and close to the Kaikoura Seafood and Iced Gelato Icecream kiosks.
Karaka Lobster is cafe where you can purchase local fresh lobster and other delicacies, making it a nice lunch stop while travelling along the Kaikoura coast.
The Ohau Point Lookout provides are parking area and viewing platform for visitors to watch the seals in their natural habitat.
The Store at Kekerengu offer fine dining, or cafe lunches, with a view over the bay. Overnight parking is allowed for self-contained motor caravanners.
Peketa Beach Holiday Park is about 8 km south of Kaikoura and a large campsite with direct access to the beach, good fishing, and a quiet location.
Koura Bay Lodge is a really nice country location with a golf course and quality restaurant. Self contained motor caravanners can park overnight in their carpark.
Nins Bin has an off road parking area where you can try out some of Kaikoura's famous sea food delicacies
The Seafront Car Park in Kaikoura town overlooks the harbour and has a pedestrian footpath into the town centre. Freedom camping is allowed in certified self-contained vans.
The Kaikoura New World has a large parking area making it a good choice for motor caravanners to top up with groceries.
Meatworks is a series of parking areas along the Kaikoura coast where freedom camping is available for self-contained motor caravanners
There is a public dump station in South Bay Domain - a very pleasant and popular waterfront reserve.
There is a pleasant reserve at the Wakatu Quay - a nice location for a quiet lunch break.
The Paia Point Campsite is the northern most of the Kaikoura Coastal Campsites, and is also directly on the beachfront, but only includes a small toilet.
The Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park is about 1.5 km north of the Kaikoura town centre and provides quality campground facilities.
The Alpine Pacific Holiday Park is just under 2 km north of the Kaikoura town centre and offers a quality environment for motor caravanners.
Peketa Beach Carpark is a great place to stop for lunch, and possibly for overnight parking if you're self-contained.
The Omihi Campsite is one of the Kaikoura Coastal Campground group and provides beachfront parking, and includes power and toilets.
Scarborough St Reserve has a large parking area where certified self-contained motor caravanners can stay overnight.
Okiwi Bay Safe Stopping Area is one of several places travelers can stop along the Kaikoura coast highway.
The Pier Hotel is a popular watering hole, providing pub meals overlooking the harbour. They also act as a park over property for self-contained motor caravanners.
Boat Harbour Campsite is the first of the Kaikoura Coastal Campsites as you're driving north. It's located right on the beach and offers all the usual facilities
Okiwi Bay Beach Parking is a large parking area off SH2 and looking out over Okiwi Bay. It should be ok for self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight.
Te Ana Pouri is another safe stopping area along the Kaikoura coast highway.
The carpark at Paparoa Point is in a stunning location overlooking the harbour, but it is no longer really suitable for freedom camping in self-contained vans.
The Staging Post provides a rural camping environment over the summer holiday period.
The Goose Bay campsite includes the main reception for the 4 Kaikoura Coastal Campsites, and includes a dump station as well as the usual campsite facilities.
The RV Explorer - A1 Kaikoura Motels and Holiday Park is at the northern end of the town, and within walking distance of the town centre for shopping and eating out.