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    Hawkes Lookout

    Free CampsitesNelson Tasman, Tasman New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Hawkes Lookout

    Free CampsitesNelson Tasman, Tasman New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

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    Hazell
    Sep 13, 2026
    Positive

    Good free camp, very near the via ferrata for the morning. One clean drop toilet. Sites not very flat but fine for one night. Main road traffic isnt bad and the view point is lovely.

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    Glyn
    Sep 13, 2026
    Positive

    Perfect little spot for a freedom camp.

    Anonymous
    May 8, 2026
    Positive

    Excellent free camps for the night

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    Sharon
    Apr 30, 2026
    Positive

    Turned up at 7pm and still plenty of space (thankfully after a foggy windy mountain drive!) Toilets were fine and viewpoint is gorgeous. Very conventional for the via ferrata. No other facilities.

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    Alicia
    Apr 10, 2026
    Positive

    A good spot for an overnight stay. There's a lovely viewpoint just a short walk away. The toilet is clean and in good condition, but unfortunately there's no water. The campsite is right next to the road, but there's very little traffic at night.

    Anonymous
    Mar 30, 2026
    Negative

    Currently closed and you can't spend the night there etc.

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    Denisa
    Feb 3, 2026
    Positive

    We slept here for two nights. The first night there was enough space for a lot of campers because everyone parked close together on the right side. The second night there wasn't enough space because everyone parked on the left and left big gaps between them. It depends when you arrive. Nice view and good toilet. It doesn't smell, but it's full of mosquitoes in the evening.

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    Aylin
    Feb 2, 2026
    Neutral

    Underwhelming, next to the road and no view from the spot itself. Toilet was HORRIBLE, no running water. Would skip this one, go to canaan downs instead. Trust me

    Anonymous
    Jan 27, 2026
    Positive

    Nice easy spot on the way to Tākaka. Fills up quick but can fit 10 vans.

    Anonymous
    Jan 24, 2026
    Negative

    Unfortunately closed as four are being renovated.

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