Whakatane and surrounding areas Motorhome Friendly locations

McAlister Street Carpark
Whakatane

Maraetotara Reserve
Ohope

Port Ohope Boat Ramp
Port Ohope

West End Car Park
Ohope

Waimana Gorge
Taneatua

  • Whakatane Freedom Camping locations

Looking for somewhere to park your self-contained motorhome over night or for a few nights? There are a number of designated freedom camping locations in Whakatane and Ohope. These are for motorhomes that are fully self-contained. 

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Restricted Areas

These restricted areas are subject to the following conditions: 

  • Vehicles must display a current self-containment certificate
  • Vehicles may only be parked in designated camping areas
  • A maximum stay of two consecutive nights in any one location

McAlister Street Carpark, 
McAlister Street, Whakatane

Certified self-contained freedom camping is permitted in the car park at McAlister Street, Whakatane. There is a large playground and skate park in the immediate vicinity of the car park. 


Maraetotara Reserve
Ohope

Located beside Ohope Beach there is a Playground, charter club restaurant, chemist and tennis courts nearby. Restrictions: Max. 2 days stay. First come, first served. Dogs must be on leads at all times. Limited space.


Port Ohope Boat Ramp
Harbour Road, Port Ohope

Continue driving to the end of Harbour Rd, onto a gravel road. Turn right toward the boat ramp, 500m before end of road. Site is on right of boat ramp; look for signage. The Ohope International Golf club and restaurant is accross the road and available for lunch daily, dinner Mon only.

Restrictions: Large vehicles; blocks needed. Park well clear of trailer parking. Restrictions: Max. 2 nights stay. NO DOGS allowed (fines apply).


West End Car Park, Ohope Beach
Note: camping at West End car park is prohibited from the beginning of the third week of December until 31 March.


Waimana Gorge
Taneatua

South of Taneatua beside Waimana River. There is a large rest area. Certified Self Contained Vehicles Only. 

Permitted Areas

Camping in tents and certified or non-certified vehicles is permitted at Aniwhenua Reserve, Galatea (near Murupara). Conditions applying to this site are:

  • A maximum stay of seven nights in any four-week period
  • Depositing of litter is prohibited (refuse transfer station available in Murupara - open Monday to Friday, 7 am - 9 am and 3 pm - 5:30 pm; Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm)
  • Camping sites must be left in a clean and tidy condition - please take all rubbish with you
  • Campers must follow any direction(s) issued by an authorised officer

Location of FREEDOM CAMPING