Doneraille Park Freedom Camping

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Riverside Freedom Camping.

Temporarily CLOSED for the season 2023-2024

Camping at Doneraille Park is from 23 October - 30 April.

You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply for a permit on the website link above.

There's no charge for a permit. You must comply with all the conditions on the permit and in the bylaw.

You need to manage your own waste and rubbish.

Camping is allowed in tents and vehicles - chemical toilets are required.

Doneraille Park is on the Tiniroto Road, 61km from Gisborne city and 52km from Wairoa. If you're heading towards Wairoa, turn right into Ruakaka Road, the camping area is on the left side down the bottom of the hill.

Native bush beside the river, trout fishing and swimming. Check 'Can I swim here' for water quality information.

We encourage zero waste.

You need to manage your own rubbish. No bags are issued with permits so you need to take your own.

You’re responsible for taking your rubbish away with you. The closest transfer station to sort your rubbish and recycling is Gisborne city

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Organisation

Gisborne District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Tairāwhiti Gisborne ▷ Gisborne

Categories

Basic Camping
Free

Operating Season And Hours

Temporarily CLOSED for the season 2023-2024

Directions

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Coordinates

-38.7334645672863

177.585754394531

Latitude
-38.7334645672863
Longitude
177.585754394531

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Free Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Free Camping It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.
Campsite Operating	Campsite has been closed Campsite Operating Is the campsite generally operating or in service for overnight stays? Campsite has been closed This campsite is no longer operating has been closed for all overnight stays. Temporarily CLOSED for the season 2023-2024	Campsite Operating Is the campsite generally operating or in service for overnight stays? Campsite has been closed This campsite is no longer operating has been closed for all overnight stays. Temporarily CLOSED for the season 2023-2024
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. Non self contained campers must have their own chemical toilet	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. Non self contained campers must have their own chemical toilet
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. Get your permit from - www.gdc.govt.nz/freedom-camping-permit-request	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. Get your permit from - www.gdc.govt.nz/freedom-camping-permit-request
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Restrictions may apply.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Restrictions may apply.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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4.5/5

Cute quiet spot, was nice to park under the trees and listen to the river.
A few visitors came to swim but it was just us staying overnight.

Good to have a small campfire going and the toilets were decent, as well as running water being available

Reviewed almost 4 years ago and experienced in September 2020

Ay Gee
4.0/5

nice and relaxing area,, about 2 years ago watched a couple up river a bit doing something i hadnt seen before,, they were gold panning,, they were really enjoying themselves,, looked so relaxing,, dont
know if they got anything,, but have often thought about going up myself,, just for curiosity..anything for relaxation and fun

Reviewed almost 5 years ago and experienced in September 2018

terry
4.5/5

Free!
.. at least if you stay in the southern end of the are, according to local signs.

Bonus: flush toilets and dumpsite both for grey water and chemical toilets! (Why the info states you need your own toilet is beyond me..)

Nice place, big, almost flat. Would have gotten a 10 if the ground hadn't been a bit soft in places.

Reviewed about 6 years ago

René
4.0/5

This is a really nice place to camp beside the river, where it's also possible to swim.
There are flush toilets (so we don't know why some of the information we read about this place mention needing to bring a chemical toilet in order to camp here) & water on tap, but it wasn't clear if it was safe to drink, so we didn't. We got the Gisborne Council permit for camping from the iSite in Wairoa, which cost $16 for two nights of camping. (Buying a permit for one night wasn't an option.)

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Philippa and Adam
4.5/5

We have been welcomed by a very friendly family, and the place is wonderful.
Free.

Reviewed over 10 years ago

Nelle Dutilleur