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    Pohutukawa Park (The Esplanade)

    Pohutukawa Park (The Esplanade)

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

    Pohutukawa Park (The Esplanade)

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

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    10 Reviews

    🇺🇸
    Anonymous
    Jun 14, 2026
    Positive

    The area gets quite crowded in the morning and early afternoon. Good facilities: potable water, accessible bathrooms, outdoor beach showers

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    Theo
    May 27, 2026
    Positive

    A great location with restrooms right next door and plenty of parking! People come early in the morning to stroll along the beach.

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    Lotta
    Sep 19, 2025
    Positive

    Great freedom campsite right at the beach! There was even a pop-up sauna when we were there! Very quiet but full of campervans at night.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 12, 2025
    Negative

    Freedom camping however limited to certain time periods as per the signage. Was a bit confusing to work out especially as we arrived in the dark, however we were moved along by a friendly security guard at 11pm and parked up at Tuapiro Reserve down the road instead which has no limitations (as far as we are aware)

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    Anonymous
    Mar 17, 2025
    Positive

    NO CAMPING until after Easter Monday. Lovely spot though and would be great for when it’s allowed! Private single stall flush toilets with cold showers outside!

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    Anonymous
    Dec 1, 2024
    Positive

    very beautiful spot on the beach however you’re not allowed to camp here from october to february. security was very nice to let us know to leave

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    Anonymous
    Sep 14, 2024
    Positive

    good spot facing the beach, 20 places available as indicated in yellow on the map, outdoor beach shower toilet, a little noisy

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    Anonymous
    Jul 15, 2024
    Positive

    Incredible spot in winter! The signs are contradictory (some indicate 5 spots, others indicate the whole esplanade).

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    Anonymous
    May 9, 2024
    Neutral

    The map of authorized locations is wrong, there are very few places

    🇫🇷
    Anonymous
    Apr 11, 2024
    Positive

    Very nice spot! With clean toilets and outdoor cold showers next door. Small children's park across the road and direct access to the beach. There is also a walk departure point right next door.

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