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  • Tararu Beachfront North Reserve

    Tararu Beachfront North Reserve

    Free CampsitesCoromandel, Waikato New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Tararu Beachfront North Reserve

    Free CampsitesCoromandel, Waikato New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Tararu Beachfront North Reserve
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    Review Summary

    68Positive
    Negative3

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    Address
    1023 Tararu Rd/SH25,Tararu
    Email
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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

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    Valentina
    May 3, 2026
    Positive

    27Apr2026: beautiful spot, very close to the sea. You need to be self-contained, as there are no services, only a couple of garbage bins. We got there at 5pm and there was only 1 spot available (only 4 motorhomes are allowed); however, at night more motorhomes arrived and we were 6 in total :(

    Anonymous
    Mar 29, 2026
    Positive

    Really nice spot, got here for 5pm only one other camper however only 4 campers allowed in the spot according to the signs. By early evening all slots were filled, others parked near however the signs are very clear only 4 campers between the two signs . No services nearby so need to be self contained, however got Dominoes delivered from Thames while watching the sunset 🍕🌅.

    Anonymous
    Feb 6, 2026
    Positive

    Nice spot - simple and directly at the beach.

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    Jonathan
    Feb 6, 2026
    Neutral

    Nice freedom camping spot durectly at the sea. No public toilets. Park between the signs, in the morning came a guy from DOC and checked.

    Anonymous
    Dec 28, 2025
    Neutral

    Only 4 motorhomes allowed but others come late and squeeze in terribly on top of you breaking the law. Currently 7 motorhomes here. Not great if people dont follow the rules. You will be fined!!

    Anonymous
    Dec 10, 2025
    Negative

    While there is space for a lot campervans, the beach is extremely muddy, full of sharp mussels and stinks quite intense. If you want to go for a swim, this ain‘t the right place.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 12, 2025
    Neutral

    Spacious car park with a nice beach front view however nothing special compared to other camp sites, (but it is free!) beside the main road which felt a but noisy. No toilets or water and not a great phone signal.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 7, 2025
    Positive

    Probably enough room for 6 campers but the sign does say a maximum of 4 campers at one time. There is a guy that parks like a cunt all year round to ensure that the other 3 campers have minimal space. Other than that, it’s a lovely spot, right on the beach with a lovely sunset and sunrise. Fills up extremely quickly usually before 4pm even in April, busier in the summer.

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    Johan
    Dec 25, 2024
    Positive

    Great spot enough for 5-6 Campers, bit busy. No toilets phone reception ok.

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    Anonymous
    Dec 23, 2024
    Positive

    Great spot to spend a night with beautiful sunset view. No amenities. Will need to be fully self contained.

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