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Free-camping for self-contained campervans and motorhomes, 30 minutes north of Tauranga
Pahoia Domain is a free camping area for certified self-contained motorhomes and campervans, about 30 minutes north of Tauranga.
There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay.
Situated harbourside, it has a view north over the water to Te Hopai Island and is flanked by small areas of bush.
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Western Bay of Plenty District CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Omokoroa |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat 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. |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Self-contained motorhomes only Overnight stays are only permitted if your vehicle is certified as being 'self-contained'. The vehicle must display the "Responsible Camper" sticker. |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in. |
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Maximum Stay DurationHow many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment? 3 nights You can only stay at this campsite for up to 3 nights in a row. There is a 3 night maximum stay in any 4 week consecutive period at this site. The 4 consecutive weeks begin from the first overnight stay. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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. |
✓ Beautiful waterfront location
✓ Peaceful and calm
✓ Clean toilet facilities
✓ Picnic tables available
✓ Nice view
𐄂 Limited parking spaces
𐄂 No trash disposal
Enjoyed it here.
Seemed like a Nice spot with toilet.
Quiet site, and tucked away from the road.
Beautiful area right on the Waterfront.
What a hidden gem!
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10/10 | 6 |
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9/10 | 3 |
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8/10 | 4 |
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7/10 | 3 |
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6/10 | 0 |
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1.0/5
When people go down to put their boats in to go for a fishing trip there is no parking for your boat trailer because of the freedom campers .
They have no consideration for anyone .
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.5/5
Not a lot of spaces but nice and quiet place with a view.
Toilet are ok clean and got paper but the pressure in the sink is just surprisingly strong ! No place to put your trash.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Such a beautiful spot and so peaceful!
Very clean toilet block and lots of picnic tables. Loved my stay!
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful area right on the Waterfront.
We were lucky to secure a spot right adjacent to the grassy area. Very calm and quiet and the toilet there is definitely a bonus.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Enjoyed it here.
Good toilet blocks, lovely harbour views and swings for the kids. Couple of local weed smokers in their cars but overall nice spot
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2021
4.5/5
Quiet place with 6 spots and there were only 3 of us on a Friday night of a long weekend.
Popular fishing spot. Beach at low tide. Level parking spots, clean 24/7 flush toilets. A power outlet outside of the toilets that was shown to us be we didn’t need to try it out. Had a water fountain but we also didn’t use it as it hasn’t been cleaned in a while and the basin was clogged and dirty. Good spot for a night.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2020
4.0/5
Beautiful setting, quiet north facing spot, great for children.
Fresh Water and clean toilets.
Will visit again
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2019
4.5/5
Quiet, beautiful, great view, sea to swim in, clean toilets, drinkingwater.
Great walk down the beach. Nice little free campspot.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2019
3.5/5
Seemed like a Nice spot with toilet.
But we left because there was a drink man who didnt stop talking to us.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2018
4.0/5
We stopped here for a few hours to have our meal and nap before going to our next place.
It's a very beautiful view and a nice place to overnight. We were the only ones over there. I recommend!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2018
1.0/5
When people go down to put their boats in to go for a fishing trip there is no parking for your boat trailer because of the freedom campers .
They have no consideration for anyone .
Reviewed over 1 year ago
3.5/5
Not a lot of spaces but nice and quiet place with a view.
Toilet are ok clean and got paper but the pressure in the sink is just surprisingly strong ! No place to put your trash.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
5.0/5
Such a beautiful spot and so peaceful!
Very clean toilet block and lots of picnic tables. Loved my stay!
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
Beautiful area right on the Waterfront.
We were lucky to secure a spot right adjacent to the grassy area. Very calm and quiet and the toilet there is definitely a bonus.
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.0/5
Enjoyed it here.
Good toilet blocks, lovely harbour views and swings for the kids. Couple of local weed smokers in their cars but overall nice spot
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2021
4.5/5
Quiet place with 6 spots and there were only 3 of us on a Friday night of a long weekend.
Popular fishing spot. Beach at low tide. Level parking spots, clean 24/7 flush toilets. A power outlet outside of the toilets that was shown to us be we didn’t need to try it out. Had a water fountain but we also didn’t use it as it hasn’t been cleaned in a while and the basin was clogged and dirty. Good spot for a night.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2020
4.0/5
Beautiful setting, quiet north facing spot, great for children.
Fresh Water and clean toilets.
Will visit again
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in July 2019
4.5/5
Quiet, beautiful, great view, sea to swim in, clean toilets, drinkingwater.
Great walk down the beach. Nice little free campspot.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2019
3.5/5
Seemed like a Nice spot with toilet.
But we left because there was a drink man who didnt stop talking to us.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2018
4.0/5
We stopped here for a few hours to have our meal and nap before going to our next place.
It's a very beautiful view and a nice place to overnight. We were the only ones over there. I recommend!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2018
4.5/5
A great location!
Fantastic view, quiet, plenty spaces and toilets that are open overnight. Only issue we had was a man in a car playing loud music for hours and who complained I was distributing him by walking to the bathroom. He eventually moved on at around 11pm. It was very strange situation and would put us off returning to another wise beautiful spot.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018
4.0/5
Quiet site, and tucked away from the road.
Only 1 caravan when we arrived. Nice flush toilets and drinking water as well.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2017
5.0/5
A perfect spot, in mid February we were just 2 campervans.
Nice toilets, nice view, calm and quiet! Thanks to the village for offering and sharing this nice spot!
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2017
5.0/5
Great spot!
Clean toilets. Picnic table. Views out over the estuary. Small little carpark- nice and quiet. A little windy when we were there but we parked behind the shelter of the trees and had no problem.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2017
5.0/5
Fantastic spot right on the water.
Clean toilets. Brilliant for a free spot.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in August 2016
3.5/5
Very nice waterfront spot with toilets, picnic tables and swings for the kids.
Only for self-contained vehicles.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014
5.0/5
What a hidden gem!
Waterfront location, plenty of trees for shade, public toilets, big grassy area with picnic tables and even swings. Seems it would be a quiet spot during the evening, small ramp may attract some keen early-morning boaties.
Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2014