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    Opunake Lake Carpark and play area (Layard Street)

    Opunake Lake Carpark and play area (Layard Street)

    Free CampsitesTaranaki, Taranaki New Zealand 🇳🇿

    Opunake Lake Carpark and play area (Layard Street)

    Free CampsitesTaranaki, Taranaki New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

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    Anonymous
    Sep 23, 2026
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    The toilet is fixed, and the spot is nice. The water had a strange taste (the same as at the dump station) and it was very windy. However, around nine in the evening, a group of about six kids got bored and started attacking with water balloons and banging on the car. After their second round of antics, I decided to move to the Opunake Recreation Ground car park in the town center, where it was quiet. So, be prepared to defend yourself! :-D

    Anonymous
    Aug 2, 2026
    Neutral

    SC only so didn't stay here

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    Patricia
    May 25, 2026
    Negative

    The toilet is still under construction, so right now it's not a very comfortable place to spend the night.

    Anonymous
    Feb 25, 2026
    Neutral

    The toilet was demolished on 23rd Feb 2026 and is currently being rebuilt.

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    Fabian
    Oct 30, 2025
    Positive

    A lovely, quiet spot right by the lake and not far from the beach. The toilet had no light, but it was clean and in good condition. The internet was also good. According to the sign, there are six pitches, not just three.

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    Ernie
    Jun 24, 2025
    Positive

    Chill place to stop next to a lake with duckies and so on. Houses about so you feel safe as. Walk down to the beach in 10 min. Rhe pub 5 min walk a great place to hang with locals. Super friendly. Get some!

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    Anonymous
    Dec 30, 2024
    Positive

    Great place for NSC enjoyed my stay

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    Anonymous
    May 1, 2024
    Positive

    Very good spot for freedom camping, clean toilets and drinking water.

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    Anonymous
    Oct 19, 2023
    Positive

    Nice place for NSC right next to the lake. Flush toilet had toilet roll but no soap or light and there was a water fountain too. Not far to walk to town or to the beach

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    Anonymous
    Oct 19, 2023
    Positive

    Really nice spot for the night! clean toilets open all night and plenty of space for a few vans! It was very windy on the night we stayed but parking near to the fence/bushes helped a bit. Really close to the town and beach and you can follow the loop track all the way around to see all the local sights.

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