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    Whareroa Reserve

    Free CampsitesCoastal Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    Whareroa Reserve

    Free CampsitesCoastal Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty New Zealand 🇳🇿

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    10 Reviews

    🇳🇿
    Anonymous
    Jul 15, 2026
    Positive

    This is a level and sealed carpark which gets very full in summer. Vehicle noise is quite high as it's next to the highway. Stayed here numerous times with noo troubles. Those moaning about not having any toilets should read the instructions that says you need to be fully self-contained.

    Anonymous
    Feb 16, 2026
    Negative

    Nice enough for one night if you’re without option but there’s constant noise from the highway and nearby industry. Use as a last resort.

    Anonymous
    Jan 24, 2026
    Positive

    We love this spot, the other freedom camping site was sketchy and did not feel comforting. This spot is right on the water, plenty of space. Make sure you arrive before they close the gate, we learned the hard way

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    Anonymous
    Jan 5, 2026
    Neutral

    Very noisy from the road but nice spot to swim with locals. A little nervous as only camper here but 4 spots were available. Safe enough though

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    Anonymous
    Aug 21, 2025
    Positive

    No toilets but came a bit after 6pm in winter after checking four other sites and we were the only ones there. Gates open until 7 in winter. Some noise from planes but not enough to keep us up. Not the prettiest but we weren't disturbed by anyone. Also had bins and no litter.

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    Anonymous
    Jun 3, 2024
    Negative

    There are no toilets on site, otherwise the place itself is nice but noisy right next to a main road with a lot of traffic and early in the morning the locals come to put their boats in the water. is how to say not very discreet. Practical for one night

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    Anonymous
    Nov 7, 2022
    Positive

    Stayed on a Monday night. Only one other camper in the carpark. Road noise yes which is to be expected and I counter with earplugs. Sound sleep. No issues whatsoever.

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    Anonymous
    Aug 4, 2022
    Positive

    No loos, Gets full very early. Road noise but not to bad. Very level. Boaties arrive early and can be noisy.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 6, 2022
    Positive

    Great spot, we arrived late around 11pm. Locals arrive early morning to get their boats on the water, didn’t notice till I opened the curtains. The motorway is a little noisy but our family didn’t mind it at all.

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    Anonymous
    Mar 8, 2021
    Positive

    Decent spot, the only thing missing is a toilet and the nearest is a bit of a drive so keep that in mind. The locals come down early with their boats but aren’t rude. Only note I have is there’s a few cars around the corner nearest the bush that we’re parked up and sleeping. Didn’t feel uneasy but be mindful.

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