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    Kawatiri Beach Freedom Camping

    Kawatiri Beach Freedom Camping

    Free CampsitesWest Coast, West Coast New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Kawatiri Beach Freedom Camping

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    7 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Oct 7, 2026
    Positive

    Great campsite. If you don’t find space just drive to the left. I have seen another campsite there. The toilet is non-flush and there is only one so you can expect it to be a bit stinky. 

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    Jolien
    Oct 1, 2026
    Positive

    Plenty of space, we got 2 spots easily by nightfall. Drop toilet was cleaned when we were there. There was an older man on a bike who came in from town playing music and chatting quite loudly in the morning.

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    Mya
    Sep 27, 2026
    Positive

    Lots of space to park and indicates 30 vehicles maximum. Right by the beach and has a clean drop toilet right beside. No shower, no bins or drinking water but there’s other places close where you can get those. Also had decent phone signal. Would recommend!

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    Hazell
    Sep 13, 2026
    Positive

    Lots of space and clearly marked where to park. Very clean drop toilet across the road. Good signal. No bins so take rubbish with you. Right by the beach and close to Westport. Sheltered in the bad weather as well.

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    Anonymous
    Jun 12, 2026
    Positive

    I was a bit skeptical staying here as it had no reviews but it was a nice camp! Felt safe. Drop toilets that were a bit smelly but ok. Large car park near the beach

    Anonymous
    May 31, 2026
    Positive

    Clean long drop with sink, very close to the beach and lots of space.

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    Anonymous
    May 18, 2026
    Positive

    Big open space by the beach with a large, clean toilet. Super quiet and slept like a dream. Definitely safe for solo travellers who want to save a bit of money but feel secure.

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