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Parua Bay Marina
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The marina at Parua Bay includes a parking area in the reserve where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight
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Hatea Drive Carpark
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There is a large council carpark at the junction of Hatea and Riverside drives that is suitable for motorhome parking.
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Marsden Bay Reserve
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Marsden Bay Reserve is next to the sea entrance to the Marsden Marina. Motorhomes can park overnight for a maximum stay of 1 night.
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Tamaterau Rest Area
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The roadside rest area at Tamaterau provides spacious waterfront parking and is available for freedom camping in self-contained motorhomes.
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Whangarei Falls
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The Whangarei Falls is an iconic attraction, situated in a large reserve with a walk to the waterfall from the parking area. Overnight camping is allowed for self-contained motorhomes.
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Whangarei Falls Holiday Park
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Whangarei Falls Holiday Park is on the outskirts of Whangarei city, and just a short walk from the Whangarei Falls
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Bland Bay Holiday Park
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Bland Bay Holiday Park in located on the ocean side of the long Whangaruru peninsula. It offers large level grassed areas for parking, many being right along the water's edge.
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Puriri Bay DOC Campsite
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The DOC campsite at Puriri Bay is justifiably popular over the summer months, with on grass parking right alongside the beach. The grass parking area is closed off over winter as it gets too wet, so the only parking is on the paved area at the entrance.
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Ocean Beach - Main Carpark and Rest Area
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Ocean Beach at Whangarei Heads has two carpark areas - this one includes toilet facilities and also allows certified self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight. There is a walkway to the beach as well as a variety of DOC walks for exploring the area. This is a great family location to enjoy beach and hiking activity.
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Ocean Beach Carpark
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Ocean Beach, just past Whangarei Heads is a stunning location. Clean sand, surfing, sand dunes for sliding down, and some interesting walks. Freedom camping is allowed overnight in self-contained motorhomes.
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Onerahi Beach Road Carpark
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The Whangarei City Council have made the Beach Rd carpark in Onerahi available for overnight parking for certified self-contained vans. This is a really beautiful location beside the Onerahi Yacht Club, with clean toilet facilities and a children's playground. This is a great location to park overnight.
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Carpark next to Pak n Save
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The metered carpark next to Pak n Save is owned by the Whangarei council and is great for stopping for groceries, or even parking overnight if certified self-contained.
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Waikaraka Layby
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The Waikaraka Layby is at Tamaterau, on the Whangarei Heads road, and overlooks the harbour. Certified self-contained motor caravanners can freedom camp there.
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One Tree Point Layby
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The small layby along One Tree Point road overlooks the harbour and certified self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Northland Cricket Association Carpark
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The Northland Cricket Association carpark is owned by the Whangarei Council and is available for certified self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight
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Reotahi Reserve
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Reotahi Reserve is a secluded parking area with access to the beach and the Reotahi Walkway. Overnight Camping is available for motorhomes
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McLeod Bay Rest Area
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The McLeod Bay Rest Area is right on the water's edge, and self-contained motor caravanners can freedom camp without restrictions.
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Mt Manaia Reserve
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Mt Manaia Reserve has a small sealed parking area where self-contained motorhomes can park overnight for a maximum of one night.
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One Tree Point Boatramp Carpark
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The One Tree Point Boatramp Carpark is run by the Whangarei District Council, and can be used for overnight parking by self-contained motor caravanners.
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Ryburn House Lane Carpark
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The Whangarei City Council have made some parking areas available for campervans and caravans in their Ryburn House Lane Carpark.
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Whangarei Central Holiday Park
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Whangarei Central Holiday Park offers spacious parking and good facilities not far from the centre of Whangarei city.
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Scow Landing Reserve
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Scow Landing is a large reserve along the banks of the Ngunguru River. Shaded with mature trees and off the main road, it a nice place to stop for a break
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Whangarei i-Site
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The Whangarei i-Site is strategically located at the entrance to Whangarei, going north, and offers all the usual i-Site services, including a cafe, and public toilets. Self-contained motor caravanners can also park overnight at the far end of the parking area.
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Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park
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Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park is a large campsite just south of Whangarei. With direct access to the beach, views across the harbour, and parking on grass, it is a great location for families to spend the summer holidays.
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Whangarei Top 10 Holiday Park
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The Whangarei Top 10 Holiday Park is located in Kensington, just outside the Whangarei city centre, in a quiet location sitting at the base of Mt Parihaka.
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Uretiti - DOC Campsite
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Uretiti is a DOC campsite located just south of Whangarei. It is very spacious and provides direct access to the beach across the sand dunes.
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Bascule Road Carpark
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There is a large carpark alongside Whangarei's new bridge to Onerahi and it is available for self-contained motor caravanners to park overnight.
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Nook Rd Layby
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The Nook Rd Layby is in a sheltered location down a country road off the road to Whangarei Heads. Self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Tamaterau Reserve
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Tamaterau Reserve has a small parking area which is available for overnight camping for a maximum of one night
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Parua Bay Rest Area 2
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Parua Bay has two roadside rest areas along the waterfront where self-contained motor caravanners can freedom park without restrictions.
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Parua Bay Rest Area 1
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Parua Bay has two roadside rest areas along the waterfront where self-contained motor caravanners can freedom park without restrictions.
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Sime Rd PDS
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The Sime Rd PDS provides a well designed public dump station and fresh drinking water.
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Ruakaka Beach Reserve
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Ruakaka Beach Reserve provides access to Bream Bay beach. It's a nice picnic area adjacent to the surf club, and is locked overnight from 9pm to dawn.
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Kiorerowa Rd PDS
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There is a large public dump station in Kiorerowa Rd with access from both sides. It is also just across the road from a Caltex Service Station
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Whangarei Golf Club
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Whangarei Golf Club has a large sealed carpark where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight
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Tikipunga Shopping Centre
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The Tikipunga Shopping Centre includes a large Countdown and has plenty of parking for large vans.
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Sherwood Park Golf Club
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Sherwood Park Golf Club has a large sealed parking area where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Marsden Cove Marina Carpark
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Marsden Cove Marina has a huge carpark which they have made available to motor caravanners with self-contained vans for low cost overnight parking. This includes power, toilets and showers and the Marina Cafe is available for meals.
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Whangaruru Beachfront Camp
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Whangaruru Beachfront Camp is located just north of the Oakura community in its own private bay. With a large area of grass for parking on, and a sheltered beach, this would be an excellent place to camp over summer.
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Elliot Bay Lookout
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Elliot Bay Lookout is located on the winding road from Russell to Whangaruru on the East Coast. There are no facilities - just a fabulous view over the bay on a fine day. Great place to stop for a break.
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Blue Heron Holiday Park
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The Blue Heron Holiday Park is a small family oriented holiday park with a beach front location not far from Onerahi. Parking is on grass surrounded with mature trees and would make a great summer holiday location. There is some ashfelt parking available, but otherwise it may be too soft over winter.
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Ruakaka Shopping Centre
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The Ruakaka Shopping Centre has a FreshChoice supermarket, pharmacy, and an excellent butcher.
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AH Reed Memorial Park
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The AH Reed Memorial Park provides access to the Hatea River walk, and is well set up with excellent public toilets. Small motorhomes can stay overnight.
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Taurikura Bay
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The Manaia Tennis Club at Taurikura Bay offers overnight parking in the paddock beside the tennis court and across the road from the bay.
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Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve
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The Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve was gifted to the people of Hikurangi as a recreational area after the original Waro limestone quarry was closed in 1974
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Northland Harbour Board Carpark
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The Northland Harbour Board provides a public carpark for people wanting to access the beach. It includes clean toilets, and also allows motor caravanners in certified self-contained vans to park overnight.
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Treasure Island Trailer Park
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Treasure Island Trailer Park is a family-focussed holiday park at a beach front location at Pataua South - a 30 minutes drive from Whangarei. They provide organised activities for children, safe swimming on two beaches, and bush walks. There are 80 powered sites and 40 camp sites available.
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Ruakaka Beach Carpark
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There is a small carpark and reserve for accessing Ruakaka beach. Certified self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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Hikurangi Hotel
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Hikurangi Hotel is a country pub just north of Whangarei where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight.
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