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    MacMillan Reserve

    MacMillan Reserve

    Free CampsitesCoastal Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Free CampsitesCoastal Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    May 16, 2026
    Neutral

    didn’t end up staying the night due to a local staying there and he seemed a bit off, bathroom didn’t seem to be too bad and nice spot just on the water noticed a camera across the street but not sure if it’s working

    Anonymous
    Apr 19, 2026
    Negative

    There were strange people. Being traveling alone, I wasn’t safe so I left.

    Anonymous
    Sep 30, 2025
    Negative

    free camp at the end of the street, we didn't stay because of the people, we didn't feel safe

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    Maja
    Feb 13, 2025
    Positive

    Surprisingly a nice spot directly at the sea. There are clean flushing toilets. It’s at the end of the street.

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    Anonymous
    Feb 16, 2024
    Positive

    We were completely alone on the square. As already written, they always came People over again for a moment. Especially in the morning, many dog ​​owners came for a walk. Toilets were okay. But at least there. You can see beautiful sunsets from this place. However, the point is drawn too far ahead, the parking lot is at the very end of the street.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 20, 2021
    Positive

    Nice spot, a bit spoiled by loud music till about 1am from somewhere nearby. Toilet old but clean, bring a torch at night, there's no lighting. Thankful for spots like this

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    Anonymous
    Mar 20, 2021
    Positive

    Stayed 2 very quiet nights, very busy till dusk. Fruit pickers picnicing , but not staying overnight, company both nights lovely

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    Anonymous
    Dec 31, 2020
    Neutral

    Stayed here on New Years and enjoyed the view. Nice spot. Lots of people coming and going, clearly some weird stuff going on. Make sure you park in the right spots. Am glad we were in a group and made friends with the people around us.

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    Anonymous
    Nov 26, 2020
    Neutral

    Beautiful spot by the water. Toilets ok but at least there is a toilet. Like other comments, people coming and going but no one bothered me. Felt fine even being a solo female

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    Anonymous
    Sep 3, 2020
    Negative

    Many cars driving by during the evening, playing loud music and using the toilet. Also one car stopped right next to us and asked if we want to buy anything.

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