Kaiaua Beach Camping

Summer camping at Kaiaua Beach is open until Sunday 7 April 2019. 

A permit and fee is required. Apply online for a permit

Freedom camping is only allowed outside of the daylight saving period - between Easter weekend to the start of daylight savings. See the freedom camping information 

About Kaiaua Beach

Kaiaua Beach is 60km from Gisborne and 274km from Opotiki.  The beach is 6km from the state highway turn-off.  
Excellent beach for fishing and swimming.

Check the map to see where you can camp at Kaiaua Beach [PDF, 497 KB]  

Rubbish collection for summer camping only 

Blue rubbish bags are provided with your permit. We encourage you to recycle, take it to the nearest recycling centre.

Do not leave rubbish bags on the roadside. Take blue rubbish bags to the signposted 'Collection Point' at the sign on Mondays and Fridays. Also Wednesdays during the peak Christmas/New Year period. Rubbish is collected in the mornings. 

Freedom camping

You can freedom camp in the designated area outside the summer camping season.

Camping is allowed only within the designated camping area.

Maximum stay is 3 nights over any 30 day period.

Please take your waste to the disposal points.

For more information read the Freedom Camping Bylaw