Middleton Bay Carpark

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Opunake, Taranaki

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Information

Via Heaphy Road at the corner of Halse Place. Three designated parks at the northern end of the carpark.

Details

Feature

Value

Info

Organisation

South Taranaki District Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Taranaki ▷ Opunake

Categories

Freedom Camping
Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-39.4543628191654

173.849119746685

Latitude
-39.4543628191654
Longitude
173.849119746685

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.
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.	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.
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
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.	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.
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. Three designated parks at northern end of the carpark.	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. Three designated parks at northern end of the carpark.
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.	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.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.

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Reviews

✓ Great for SCV and NSC

✓ Beautiful grass area

✓ Tent-friendly

𐄂 Limited tent options

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10/10	2	33%
9/10	1	17%
8/10	2	33%
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5.0/5

Excellent site for Self Contained Vehicles (SCV) and Non Self Contained Vehicles (NSC).
It also includes tents but is only suitable for roof tents not normal tents. There is a beautiful grass area at the top of the bay that is perfect for tents.

Reviewed 7 months ago

Oliver
4.0/5

Awesome spot for the night

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

NzMo
4.5/5

Excellent spot right by the beach.
Quiet and sheltered. Only space for three vehicles and as another reviewer mentioned, I can’t see how you could pitch a tent. As a self contained camper it was pretty much perfect for a night.

Reviewed over 4 years ago

AJ
5.0/5

Beautiful spot right at the beach.Calm and quiet!
Was one of our favourites. Locals come here to surf or eat their dinner. Down at the beach in the car park there is a sign that only 3 vehicles can stay. If it’s already occupied you just have to drive up and the road above had several other spots. Clean toilet(only one). Really recommended!

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Jade
4.0/5

It was awesome because it's at the top of some cliffs overlooking a beach and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean was awesome.
Cons: right on a road, streetlights are super bright, closest toilet is down on the beach and I'm not sure if they lock it at night. Other great spot, allows tents.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Tommy

5.0/5

Excellent site for Self Contained Vehicles (SCV) and Non Self Contained Vehicles (NSC).
It also includes tents but is only suitable for roof tents not normal tents. There is a beautiful grass area at the top of the bay that is perfect for tents.

Reviewed 7 months ago

Oliver
4.0/5

Awesome spot for the night

Reviewed almost 4 years ago

NzMo
4.5/5

Excellent spot right by the beach.
Quiet and sheltered. Only space for three vehicles and as another reviewer mentioned, I can’t see how you could pitch a tent. As a self contained camper it was pretty much perfect for a night.

Reviewed over 4 years ago

AJ
2.5/5

Not for tents unless you can pitch on a road surface.

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Jacqui Hutchins
5.0/5

Beautiful spot right at the beach.Calm and quiet!
Was one of our favourites. Locals come here to surf or eat their dinner. Down at the beach in the car park there is a sign that only 3 vehicles can stay. If it’s already occupied you just have to drive up and the road above had several other spots. Clean toilet(only one). Really recommended!

Reviewed almost 6 years ago

Jade
4.0/5

It was awesome because it's at the top of some cliffs overlooking a beach and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean was awesome.
Cons: right on a road, streetlights are super bright, closest toilet is down on the beach and I'm not sure if they lock it at night. Other great spot, allows tents.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Tommy