Great views, clean toilets, very quite, terrific for star gazing.

The only possible fault is that the bathrooms are lit with an external strip light that is very bright at night. Just avoid looking at it if you’re trying to admire the stars.

Reviewed about 1 year ago

One of our favourite spots to camp.

Clean loos, plenty of space but it does get busy. We snorkeled in the lagoon and saw some sea slugs, massive sea stars and collected mussels for tea. The sea here was calm enough to swim in and is very clear.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

Mad spot here at monkey island.

A little gusty and rainy but otherwise mint as. Monkey island lookout at low tide is a neat little walk. Good people and fine company. Not to far from Orepuki tavern and beach cafe. Each with their helpful local knowledge and abundant tastes foryou to enjoy. Keep an eye out for seals. Will stay again.

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Such a great spot for beginner surfers!

Only downside is it’s popular so can be busy. We stayed twice, two weeks a part in January. First time was quieter and magical, second time much busier and we had a neighbour light a fire 3m from us and smoked us out of our camper (fires not permitted FYI).

- Toilets super clean long drops, cleaned daily in summer.

- No fresh water, bring what you need.

- Rubbish & recycling on site, although clearly most ppl suck at recycling or reading as the recycling bin was full of crap.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

Great little stop along the beach 4 drop toilets that were cleaned regularly Tents allowed Site was checked a couple of times over the two days we were there - made some of the bigger motorhomes that

were parked parallel along the tenting area move and back in

Definitely consider it as an easy place to freedom camp

Reviewed about 16 hours ago

Really nice spot.

The island is cute and sunset is stunning. Quite a lot of space for campervans. Long drop toilets and rubbish.

Reviewed 10 months ago

Great location by a nice beach with great views.

Sunday night and about 6 vans here so plenty of space.

Two long drop toilet blocks at each end

Reviewed almost 2 years ago

Awesome spot.

Beautiful view of the sea. Heaps of space. 4 toilets in total. Was fairly busy when we arrived at 6:45pm still plenty of space however. Will definitely come back.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

Such a great spot for beginner surfers!

Only downside is it’s popular so can be busy. We stayed twice, two weeks a part in January. First time was quieter and magical, second time much busier and we had a neighbour light a fire 3m from us and smoked us out of our camper (fires not permitted FYI).

- Toilets super clean long drops, cleaned daily in summer.

- No fresh water, bring what you need.

- Rubbish & recycling on site, although clearly most ppl suck at recycling or reading as the recycling bin was full of crap.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

One of the best free campsites I've visited in the country.

The camp site is nestled behind some low dunes, which help to protect tents from the wind. Toilets are well maintained and even have lights, which is a nice touch. The beach is lovely for a walk, and the island is neat to explore on low tide. If we had more time we would have stayed longer. Because of how popular it is it can be hard to find a spot during peak camping time.

Reviewed almost 3 years ago

Basic campground with two drop toilets but good for a night or two to save on camping fees.

There are a few grassy nooks which suit two small vans or a big van and some tents otherwise the majority of parking is in a gravel lot. This place is packed most of the time so best to get there earlier in the afternoon.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in January 2020

Very nice spot with lovely beach.

Drop toilets were the cleanest I’ve ever seen, thanks to a friendly lady who came to maintain them. Crowded. I was annoyed to see someone had left a wad of toilet paper on the ground and had clearly peed there. For God’s sake, use the toilet! It’s not rocket science! Not too windy and no sand flies.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Loved it!

Good for kids. When the tide is low, you can walk to Monkey Island and the view is stunning. It has sandflies but for me it wasn’t a issue however, keep you insects repellent near! It was difficult to sleep with the noise of the waves, people singing on the beach, and a strange noise coming from a farm ( it looked like a machine??? Cows???). The toilets was clean, but early in the morning it was smelly. Soon came a friendly lady to clean.

PS: respect our environment! Use the toilets!

Reviewed over 5 years ago

ok if its not blowing, it can almost blow your vehicle over, only annoying thing is people not slowing down when driving on shingle road

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Lovely spot by the bay.

Can stroll to Monkey Island and beach is beautiful. Site stretches alongside the bay so if you’re further away toilets are a little walk but no bother.

Reviewed about 6 years ago

Great Freedom Camping spot.

Very nice location directly by the beach and the ocean. Two drop toilets.

Even in autumn quite a number of people and vehicles present, so get here early especially in the main tourist season. Stunning view of the ocean and the small monkey island. It's a really great place to stay and camp with the sound of the ocean.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

A beautiful spot, very popular and not that big so everyone is side by side.

Gorgeous sunset. Toilets stank so your eyes hurt by evening after a sunny day.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago

Busy place but we found a spot for the night.

Set up our table and chairs in a small raised bluff beside where our camper was parked so stunning views of sunset. Very clean and well attended toilet. Dolphins swam by in the Southern Ocean in the morning. Quite a nice spot.

Reviewed almost 7 years ago