HAWKES BAY: NORTH

Lake Tutira Reserve

star rating of 3.5
Freedom Camping Location Toilets Available
Parking for a picnic Lake Tutira Reserve is a beautiful parking area just off State Highway 2, and in between lakes Waikopiro and Tutira.
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Tarewarewa Stream Marine Reserve

star rating of 3.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access Quiet and Peaceful No Vodafone mobile reception
Beach front parking The Te Tapuwae o Rongokako Marine Reserve at the mouth of the Tarewarewa Stream has a parking area off the main road, and looking out over the bay.
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Cafe Mahia

star rating of 3.5
Park-Over Property Toilets Available Showers Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Restaurant Quiet and Peaceful
Cafe seating Cafe Mahia has a large grass parking area which is available for self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight. There is excellent fishing, and safe swimming down in the bay.
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Waikare River Mouth Reserve - DOC

star rating of 3.5
Department of Conservation Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Pet Friendly
The Waikare River flowing towards the beach The DOC reserve at the mouth of the Waikare River offers good fishing, whitebaiting in season, and a 2 km long walk to the beach which joins up with the Coastal Walkway.
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Freyberg St Carpark and PDS

star rating of 3.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only
Parking The War Memorial carpark just of Freyberg St is a nice quiet area that include a public dump station, and allows overnight parking in self-contained vans.
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Lake Tutira Campsite - DOC

star rating of 3
Department of Conservation Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available
Shelter by the lake front The DOC campsite at Lake Tutira is set in a large reserve on the edge of the lake around 1 km from the entrance at State Highway 2. It's a quiet, peaceful location and would make a great place to just chill out for a few days.
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Riverside Motor Camp

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly Excellent Vodafone mobile reception
Campsite Office The Riverside Motor Camp is a medium sized campsite within walking distance of the Wairoa town centre. It is spacious, with plenty of room for large vans, on grass parking, and basic but well maintained facilities.
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Mahia Beach Viewing Area

star rating of 3
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access
Parking overlooking the harbour The viewing area at the entrance to Mahia has a beautiful view over the bay, and is a nice place to stop for a break
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Mahia Beach Holiday Park

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location
Campsite Office The Mahia Beach Holiday Park is a large campsite in a rural environment and close to the beach. The is a small store for basic provisions, with free range eggs availalbe with the hens wandering around the campsite are laying. It's a traditional 'Kiwi' campsite - comfortable and spacious without being fancy.
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Opoutama Beach Reserve

star rating of 3
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location
Parking area with a Maori Pou and overlookng the bay The reserve at Opoutama Beach offers on-grass parking on the beach front, and is available for self contained motor caravanners to park overnight. It's a nice location with plenty of room for large vans. Excellent if you have a kayak wih you and enjoy fishing.
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Oraka Reserve

star rating of 3
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only
Freedom camping sign The Oraka Reserve is a large grass area near the beach and adjacent to some residential homes in Northern side of the Mahia peninsula. This a a nice, quiet location that is set back a little from the beach, and with plenty of room for large vans.
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Mohaka Gorge Reserve

star rating of 3
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access Fishing Location No Vodafone mobile reception
Parking area The reserve at Mohaka Gorge has a parking area with some picnic tables set up and a view over the river.
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Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available
Campsite Office Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park is a large campsite set in a working farm, and a short walk from the beach. The campsite offers a no-frills, traditional Kiwi experience, with plenty of room for on-grass parking. There are farm animals for the children to enjoy, as well as a basic playground. It is quite a long walk to the beach.
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Clyde Court Carpark - Wairoa

star rating of 3
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only
Parking area The Clyde Court Carpark in Wairoa provides direct access to the shopping centre, including the local supermarket, and large public toilets. This is a handy location, especially if you need to top up on groceries. The public toilets are well maintained, and there are a numbe of fast food places close by.
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Cafe 287 River Parking

star rating of 3
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access
Reserve parking There are two parking areas along the Wairoa river bank just opposite Cafe 287. This a is good location to stop for a break with plenty of room for large vans.
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River Parade Carpark

star rating of 2.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only
River side parking The River Parade Carpark is across the road from the local Fish & Chips cafe, and is available for overnight parking in self-contained vans.
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Nukaka General Store

star rating of 2
Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Fresh Water Available Pet Friendly
The Nuhaka General Store The Nukaka General Store is a Park-over-property for self-contained motor caravanners. You can also buy basic groceries in the store.
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Queen St Carpark - Wairoa

star rating of 2
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only
Freedom camping sign The Queen Carpark in Wairoa is at the back of the shopping centre and is available for self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight.
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Waipatiki Reserve

star rating of 2
Large Vehicle Access Walking Tracks No Vodafone mobile reception
Roadside parking Waipatiki Reserve is a small roadside grassed parking area beside the river.
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Tutira Store

star rating of 1.5
Park-Over Property Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Power Available Large Vehicle Access Pet Friendly
Parking at the entrance to the store The Tutira Store is located at a strategic junction with SH2 where you can go to explore Lake Opou, Bellbird Bush, or the Boundary Stream Walkway and offers very basic low cost campsite facilities.
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