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    Waimea Road Beach Carpark

    Waimea Road Beach Carpark

    Free CampsitesWellington, Wellington New Zealand πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

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    Waimea Road Beach Carpark

    Free CampsitesWellington, Wellington New Zealand πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ

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    Waimea Rd,Waikanae Beach,Waikanae
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    Reviews

    10 Reviews

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    Camille
    Sep 27, 2026
    Positive

    Little Free camp in front of the sea, on a parking lot, very quiet. Only 2 designated places at the bottom of the parking lot, for certified vehicles. Places located behind the sandbox so well sheltered in case of strong winds coming from the sea. Toilets on the parking lot, new and clean with also 2 beach douches. The 4 toilets inside the building are closed at night, but the one outside remains open, as well as the douches if needed.

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    Niels
    Sep 22, 2026
    Positive

    Great place I love quiet and quiet

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    Anonymous
    Feb 6, 2026
    Positive

    This is a really great spot. Only two official freedom camper spaces but, as others have said, there were a number of vans there before us and were still there when we left. We kept to the 24 hour limit rule. We were there for just after midday and were lucky to get the second designated parking bay. Absolutely spotless loos and showers. It’s an easy 5 minute walk along the beach to The Longbeach Tavern - a really great bar/restaurant with a lovely courtyard and fabulous garden.

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    Anonymous
    Jan 25, 2026
    Positive

    Arrived at 6pm on a Sunday and both freedom spots (marked by the parking sign) were available, although some people had parked in non-designated areas. That said, it didn’t seem to be a problem, as nobody came around to check the vehicle limits. The site remained quiet all night. The bathroom was also locked around 8pm and from other reviews, there’s apparently a 24/7 restroom but I must have missed it. Lovely spot overall!

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    Richard
    Jan 23, 2026
    Positive

    Great little spot. Nice clean toilets open 24hrs, fresh water, lovely beach. 10 minute walk along beach to 4 square and lovely cafes and play ground. It was pretty busy. I believe only 2 campers allowed but there were atleast 10 the night we stayed with no issues

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    Anonymous
    Jan 20, 2026
    Positive

    Many thanks to the local council for the quiet, clean, and well-maintained campsite. The sanitary facilities are excellent, and one toilet is open 24/7. The beach is right behind the dunes and is very wide and shallow.

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    Emily
    Dec 31, 2025
    Positive

    Very nice campsite, nice toilets, open 24/7, legally just 3 vehicles allowed but many more stayed there without an issue. Nice beach.

    Anonymous
    Dec 28, 2025
    Positive

    Excellent free campsite with all the necessary facilities (2 showers, toilets, drinking water). Very good phone signal! Beach is a 30-second walk away. If all free campsites could be like this, it would be fantastic!

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    Min
    Nov 18, 2025
    Positive

    This is the best free campsite I've been to in the North Island with a bathroom. It has 5 bathrooms, water facilities, and the beach is right in front.

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    Alay
    Oct 25, 2025
    Positive

    Very windy spot. Quiet and bathrooms are open all night and pretty clean. Open cold showers available (to shower with a swimsuit on) There were more than two camper van parked overnight as there was not a limited spot to park in.