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    Kowharewa Bay

    Free CampsitesNorthland, Northland New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Kowharewa Bay

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    Paul
    Jun 18, 2026
    Positive

    Beautiful sheltered spot, space for about 4 campers. Toilets are ok, cleaned regularly. Overnight it is super quiet, but during the day it is a bit road noisy as it is on the only road out to the peninsula. No cell signal for some operators.

    Anonymous
    May 26, 2026
    Positive

    Nice place to camp, a little crowd on weekends in the early morning however, prepare yourself to be awakened early enough.

    Anonymous
    Feb 22, 2026
    Positive

    Beautiful spot. Nice parks, toilets well used on Sunday but cleaned overnight. Security patrol. Top marks.

    Anonymous
    Feb 19, 2026
    Positive

    Safe spot. The bay is really nice and you can swim there. Toilets were clean. Locals use the bay for canoeing and kayaking which was nice to watch. When I stayed there, lots of people arrived around 9am to use the bay. 4/5 vehicles depending on size. Last spot taken around 5pm.

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    Benjamin
    Jan 17, 2026
    Neutral

    Please note that the regulations for overnight stays have changed. There is now a sign prohibiting sleeping from December 18th to February 8th.

    Anonymous
    Dec 29, 2025
    Positive

    Free parking, great! A magnificent view of the bay in a very quiet location, I highly recommend it.

    Anonymous
    Dec 18, 2025
    Positive

    A beautiful and peaceful spot looking out onto the bay with a lovely section of beach to walk along or go for a swim in the sea. The vibe was chilled with locals out walking their dogs and paddling in the bay. Well-maintained toilet block available. Had a great night here!

    Anonymous
    Dec 17, 2025
    Positive

    Public toilet, 4/5 places, beautiful view, green and blue sticker

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    Mick
    Oct 21, 2025
    Positive

    Beautiful spot, but limited space for only 4 but it is a busy place as the locals use the area for dragon boats which was nice to see how the community lives.

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    Maria
    Sep 24, 2025
    Positive

    Nice spot, relax with the sound of waves bay. By the road but not trafic during the night. Female solo traveller, other family & tourists vans. *** Please be aware to Park as close as you can from your neighbour as then, the 5th car (lastone to arrive) will have space between the arrows to comply with rules 🙏

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