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Prideaux Park Freedom Camping Area

Kawerau

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Prideaux Park Freedom Camping Area

Prideaux Park is the most widely used site because of its central location. It is a short stroll to town, the Kawerau i-SITE and also Kawerau's free hot pools.

Prideaux Park also has power access and a dump station facility. A key for the power can be picked up from the Kawerau i-SITE for a $25.00 bond, which is returned once the key is returned.

Powered sites are free for the first 3 nights, and then just $10.00 per night after that.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Kawerau District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Rotorua Region ▷ Kawerau

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-38.08721302

176.6999062

Latitude
-38.08721302
Longitude
176.6999062
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping Free Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping

Free Camping

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Self-contained motorhomes only Self-contained motorhomes only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Self-contained motorhomes only

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.

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Free for first three nights. Then paid for further nights.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 3 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How 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.

$10 per night after 3 nights. 7 Nights Max stay.

Maximum Sites Available

  • Up to 5 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

Up to 5 sites

There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.

4 powered sites available

Water Supply

  • No water supply

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

No water supply

There is no supply of fresh water.

Shower

  • No shower

Shower

Is there a shower at this location?

No shower

No shower is available.

Pool facilities available within walking distance

Dump Station

  • Dump station available

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

Dump station available

There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles.

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.

Powered Sites

  • Powered sites available

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

Powered sites available

This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply.

4 electricity points - pay a $25 refundable bond at the local i-SITE for use.

Large Vehicle Access

  • Large vehicle accessible

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

Large vehicle accessible

The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.

Dogs

  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed

The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash.

Prideaux Park is a designated dog excercise area.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

WiFi Internet

  • No WiFi

WiFi Internet

What type of WiFi internet access is available?

No WiFi

There is no WiFi access available.

Toilet

  • No toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

No toilet

There are no toilet facilities available.

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  • 4.0/5

    Stayed here twice on my travels and both have been quiet nights.

    Free hot pools next to the freedom camping spot which was great, there is free power for those who need it. About 5 vans/motor homes there both times I have stayed. Handy dump station right there by where you park.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago

    Leslie's avatar

    Leslie

  • 5.0/5

    This is one of our favorite places to stay during winter especially..$25 deposit refundable after 3 nights with power, water, dump station, hot pools (free) there is a security camera and security guard

    /police drive through at night for extra peace of mind..

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago and experienced in March 2020

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    The OKs

  • 3.5/5

    Except the lawn bowls toilets are locked, there are 2 power sockets against the wall of the single storey building which you have to obtain the key and pay the deposit from the Information Centre just

    across the street. There is a dump station for the same. If you happened to pass Kawerau, this site is actually not bad.

    Reviewed about 9 years ago

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    Kevin Chen

  • 4.0/5

    Unlike the previous reviewer we didn't have problems.

    It was right near the drinkable water and dump station (locked- key from Isite office opposite). We tucked ourselves in behind the park building and we couldn't be seen from the road. Nice walk and stream nearby and of course the free pools are 5 mins walk away. The laundrette in town is one of the cleanest I have ever seen. Isite office is open long hours and staff are very helpful.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Lois Moreland's avatar

    Lois Moreland

  • 0.5/5

    I know, I know it's free.

    But, horribly exposed location in the centre of the town. Two drunk locals actually woke us up at 3:00 am asking for a cigarette. Since they would not leave, they forced us to relocate to Firmin Field (another free site, which I googled. It is not listed on rankers, but looked much safer, altough the toilets were out of order.

    Reviewed about 10 years ago

    CZECH REPUBLIC
    Radek Ouhel's avatar

    Radek Ouhel