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    Whangarei Falls Scenic Reserve

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    10 Reviews

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    Ricardo
    Sep 11, 2026
    Positive

    Excellent night. There are plenty of bathrooms and they're super clean. It's only for two campervans. It's an excellent spot if you want to see the caravans the next day.

    Anonymous
    May 20, 2026
    Neutral

    2 officially permitted locations, a little sloping. Quiet at night, the waterfalls are just next to but the toilets were closed at night.

    Anonymous
    Apr 18, 2026
    Negative

    Has actually only 2 valid spots at the back which are on a slope. People park everywhere still and I didn’t see anyone getting a ticket. The park nearby is great! Facilities also great!

    Anonymous
    Feb 5, 2026
    Positive

    Lovely place to stop. Quiet with lots of space. (Beware of the speed bumps, they’re a bit vicious!) Public toilets were open and decent - unisex toilets both sides of the building. Beautiful falls 100metres away with photo spots to the side and at the top or you can walk around if you have some time.

    Anonymous
    Dec 7, 2025
    Positive

    Camped here Dec 1. Only two spots, near the road and on a slight slope, but surprisingly quiet considering the locations, and clean toilets nearby. A few picnic tables closer to the river with plenty of shade. The falls are gorgeous. In the early morning no one was there and I enjoyed a quiet walk.

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    Eva
    Nov 15, 2025
    Positive

    We had a relaxing night here. The toilets weren't locked at night. However, there are only two pitches, and they are slightly on a slope.

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    Danielle
    Oct 7, 2025
    Neutral

    Only 2 spaces for campers so I parked in a normal space and had no issues. I did see some teenagers lurking around and revving their vehicle, but they didn’t bother me and left after 30 minutes or so. Toilets were fine but a bit smelly. Otherwise it’s a beautiful little area to stay.

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    Ivanna
    Sep 25, 2025
    Negative

    We had planned to stay there for the night but once night fell we didn't really feel safe (drunk people, young people hanging around). So we left.

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    Louis
    Aug 24, 2025
    Positive

    Small free camp with toilets and drinking water! The place is clean!

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    Anonymous
    Apr 21, 2025
    Neutral

    We managed to get in one of the two allocated spaces (on a slope), but there were quite a few campervans who just parked in the carpark which is flatter. Just off the road, but it was not noisy. However, at 7:30am workmen started drilling and banging etc. And a groundsman was walking round with a high-pitched leaf blower. Toilets were dirty and two were so dirty they could not be used however desperate you were. What possesses people to make such mess.

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