I arrived around 4:30pm and there was plenty of space. The overnight camping area is set on the grassy side, so not directly against the beach, though one person in a motor home was parked in front of the beach so im not sure how much its checked. Even though the road is behind you, it's not loud at all. I didnt use the toilets so cant comment on that but its a very quiet and safe place to park for the night. Minimal spark signal but enough to stream netflix.

Very nice other view and other campers. The toilets weren’t clean at first but they were the next day! The view is really beautiful and so is the beach. While the campsite is next to the road we weren’t affected by the noise. No problem with rats. There is a place where you can dump your waste a few kilometres away. We’d definitely come back.

Large parking area consisting of shuttle and lawn right on the beach. Short way to the clock, these had unfortunately come a little into the years, the locks did not work properly and clean they were also not likely to.

Great location. Right by the sea. Plenty of parking. The only problem is there's no drinking water and nowhere to fill up jerrycans. The toilets are disgusting too. And the 4G signal is poor, and there are some strange people around.

Nice spot here overlooking the beach right on the Motu Trail network next to a main road. Very few vans stopping here, Toilets are a 2 minute walk to the next car park. You do get locals pulling up at all hours, dumping their rubbish at the bins and driving on the beach. Sadly I also got bitten by a locals dog here who drove off at the quickest instance. Local medical centre was great tho!😅 patchy signal, not great.

Stayed 2 nights and had no problem with rats or drunks! Great to be right on the beach

Another amazing place to park up for the night for free. Didn't see any rats or noisy locals! Made some banana bread and took around campsite all lovely. Yes road behind us but beach and sea in front and bike and walk / run trail in front. Amazing spot can accommodate many campers 25+ oh also loos fine!

Very nice Spot but be aware of the rats

Nice spot! Has toilets and one rubbish bin, right in front of the beach. Entry when coming from Opotiki is on the left side, can be missed (in which you end up by the toilets).

It is a beautiful place near the beach. But there are cars passing by at night making noise. And in the morning a group of guys smelling of alcohol came up to talk to us and made us feel very uncomfortable.