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Tokomaru Bay south freedom camping
Tokomaru Bay, Gisborne
Free winter camping behind the dunes at Tokomaru Bay, 1 May to Labour weekend.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 12 hours
A council freedom camping area on Waiotu Road near the beach, open free from 1 May until Labour weekend and closed over summer. It suits a slow stop on the East Cape loop, with the old wharf and the Te Puka Tavern a short drive away. Bring everything you need as there are no facilities listed.
Good to know
- Only open 1 May to Labour weekend
- Three nights maximum
- The north site opposite Potae Street runs the same season
- Best time
- Autumn and winter
- Open
- 1 May to Labour weekend
- Getting there
- Short gravel and grass approach, usually fine for campervans
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
Facilities
- Rubbish bins
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