Camping at Waihau Beach is open.
You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply here online
Permits are available online when the season reopens. You must comply with all the conditions on the permit and in the bylaw.
You need to manage your own rubbish.
Camping is allowed in tents and vehicles - chemical toilets are required.
Please be aware of the road conditions
The section of repaired road is being monitored for any further land movement. Heavy rain could reactivate a landslide and the road may dropout. Therefore we have the following in place and campers should be prepared to leave at short notice:
When MetService issue warnings that include this area:
- Orange Warning - residents and campers need to closely monitor the weather forecast and be prepared to evacuate.
- Red Warning - the road will close, residents and campers need to evacuate.
For this reason, we recommend you don't leave campsites or caravans unattended.
About Waihau Beach
Waihau Beach also known as Loisels, is approximately 42km from Gisborne city.
The camping area is 6km from the state highway turn-off, at the northern end of the bay at the end of Waihau Road. Note the road is vary narrow in parts.
Excellent surfing, fishing, diving and swimming.
We do not recommend swimming in the lagoon, if it forms, as it often has poor water quality and the bacteria can make you sick.
Rubbish, recycling and waste
We're zero waste at our camping areas. You need to manage your own rubbish.
No rubbish collection service is provided at the site. You’re responsible for taking your rubbish and recycling away with you.
The closest transfer station to sort your rubbish and recycling is Tolaga Bay or Gisborne city - see opening hours
Use the container on site for chemical toilet waste disposal.
Where you can camp at Waihau Beach
Where camping is prohibited
