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    Whataroa Gorge Rd

    Whataroa Gorge Rd

    Free CampsitesWest Coast, West Coast New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Whataroa Gorge Rd

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    10 Reviews

    🇬🇧
    Anonymous
    Jul 21, 2026
    Positive

    The camp is beautiful on a sunny day - river passing by, great view of snowy mountains. Worth the 11km drive off the main road, the last 1km of gravel road wasn't bad. No facilities, just nature around - we made a small fire using driftwood.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 5, 2025
    Neutral

    Nice spot but no toilets,…

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    Anonymous
    Dec 19, 2024
    Positive

    If you're from the U.S and used to boondocking/dispersed camping, this spot is perfect. There were no toilets or rubbish bins but there was peace and quiet and a lovely river. We went here during the day to see the spot and take a dip in the river and regretted not camping here.

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    Anonymous
    Apr 19, 2024
    Neutral

    There aren’t any toilets or any signs at all

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    Anonymous
    Mar 4, 2024
    Positive

    Only self contained campers that are certified. No toilets also no signs with information. Don’t camp on the river as the water rises when raining

    Anonymous
    Feb 25, 2024
    Neutral

    Two gravel areas by the river, at risk of flooding. It rained a lot while I was there yesterday and there was no issue but was warned by the nice woman who came to check the self contained sticker that the water could rush in very quickly. No amenities at site (no water, toilet, trash). River looked like it could be nice but not in rainy weather. Really good public toilets in Whataroa, 12 min drive away.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 14, 2024
    Neutral

    Only self contained vehicles!!

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    Anonymous
    Mar 31, 2023
    Negative

    This is just a gravel parking space without toilets, bins or signs indicating that this is indeed a campsite.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 30, 2023
    Positive

    Nice spot by the river. Lots of seats. No toilet, no trash can or phone signal.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 25, 2023
    Positive

    Nice spot by the river and good view of mountains. No phone reception, bins or toilets. Toilets are 10 min drive in town. Plenty of space. Gravel drive but nothing awful.

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