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Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

Napier - Overnight Campervan Parking

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Westshore Beach Reserve Carpark

TEMPORARILY CLOSED

From as early as 2014, Council have received a large number of complaints each year from local residents about people using the site in breach of our Freedom Camping Bylaw. These breaches have caused adverse effects to the resident community and despite our best efforts we have been unable to resolve these issues.

It has now come to a point that Council consider the work involved in monitoring the site and responding to the issues outweighs the value of keeping it open.

Napier has two other freedom beachfront camping sites for self-contained vehicles, at the Pump Track and Perfume Point. A third site on the foreshore reserve is for non self-contained vehicles. These sites are located further away from residential areas and operate well.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Napier City Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Hawkes Bay ▷ Napier

Categories
  • Activity__freedom_campingFreedom Camping
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.4706556714773

176.878731155395

Latitude
-39.4706556714773
Longitude
176.878731155395
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.

Maximum Stay Duration

  • 2 nights

Maximum Stay Duration

How many consecutive days can you stay overnight at this establishment?

2 nights

You may stay up to two nights in a row.

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.

A maximum of four sites are 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.

Dump Station

  • No dump station

Dump Station

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

No dump station

This location has no dump stations for the 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

  • No powered sites

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No powered sites

This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply.

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.

Vehicle Access

  • Vehicle accessible

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

Vehicle accessible

This location is accessible in a vehicle.

Toilet

  • No toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

No toilet

There are no toilet facilities available.

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Reviews

    𐄂 Closed to campers

    𐄂 No camping signs

    • Washroom water available, beach.
    • Great little place.
    • Absolutely fab spot!
    • Amazing !
    • Site has closed.
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  • 0.5/5

    SIGNS AT SITE STATE NO FREEDOMS CAMPING ALLOWED ANYWHERE.

    Reviewed 17 days ago

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    Tomer

  • 0.5/5

    Site has closed.

    No camping signs posted everywhere.

    Reviewed about 3 years ago

    James's avatar

    James

  • 4.0/5

    Only 4 spots so you have to get there early to get a spot.

    No water, lovely views right on the beach

    Reviewed about 4 years ago

    Rebecca's avatar

    Rebecca

  • 5.0/5

    Absolutely fab spot!

    One of our favourites in all of NZ. There are only 4 bays which is really nice as keeps things fairy lowkey. Great vibe to wake up right on the beach.

    Would recommend reverse parking into the bay so that you can pop your camper’s back door in the morning and look out onto the ocean.

    My partner and I spent my birthday there and couldn’t have hoped for a better place (or company!) - with stunning Art Deco architecture and vineyards just 10 minutes away. Short taxi to main town or can walk 20 mins to a load of bars and restaurants on the harbour front.

    Happy camping!xo

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

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    Jasper Darius

  • 5.0/5

    Great little place.

    Large potholes on the road in. Nice and quiet. Toilets clean and nearby. Beautiful view and sunrise. Large open grass area next to it.

    Reviewed about 5 years ago

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    Andrew Hargreaves

  • 0.5/5

    Contentious site, locals vigilant about reporting campers (mostly members of NZMCA) who park anywhere on the reserve if the 4 designated camping sites are full.

    Contentious site, locals vigilant about reporting campers (mostly members of NZMCA) who park anywhere on the reserve if the 4 designated camping sites are full. Armourguard patrol and issue $200 fines

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

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    Karly

  • 4.5/5

    In front of the sea, quiet, and the toilets of the beach are near the area.

    Reviewed over 6 years ago

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    Nathalie

  • 5.0/5

    Amazing !

    You sleep in front of the sea, really quiet except of the sound of the waves :D

    Clean toilets. We stayed two nights (maximum allowed).

    Reviewed over 7 years ago

    Eugenie Desforges's avatar

    Eugenie Desforges

  • 4.0/5

    Washroom water available, beach.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    CANADA
    Frank Lotz's avatar

    Frank Lotz

  • 3.5/5

    Quiet and somewhat remote location with 7 big vehicle bays on all weather gravel surface, only 2 other vehicles here when we stayed Dec 8th (Perfume Point had 13!)

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
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    Neil