Central Hawke's Bay District Council does not need to be advised of your intention to camp (freedom or self-contained) in the below locations, unless it is during a restricted period. An application for a permit for the restricted period are taken in October.
For all other times, you are welcome to camp in the below locations on a first in, first served basis.
Freedom camping is permitted in the following places:
- Te Paerahi (Pōrangahau Beach)
In the Council owned 'free camp' area situated on the corner of Te Paerahi Street and Puketauhinu Place. First in first served.
- Pourerere Beach
Where signposted. Any camping between 16 December - 8 February is by a ballot process. Applications open in October.
Freedom camping is any kind of camping in tents or self-contained caravans.
Self-contained Camping
- Tommy Ireland Point lookout (Pourerere Beach Road) - Fully certified 'self contained' motor homes ONLY for not more than three consecutive nights. A Motorhome Caravan Association (MCA) donation box is at the entrance of Pourerere under the Pourerere Beach sign if you would like to make a voluntary donation.
- Aramoana Beach - Fully certified 'self contained' motor homes ONLY are permitted to stay overnight for not more than three consecutive nights, in the clearly signposted area at the end of the public carpark area near the public toilets. Three parks have been allocated for this activity.
- Kairakau Beach - Fully certified 'self contained' motor homes ONLY are permitted to stay overnight for not more than three consecutive nights, on the grass at the northern end of Kairakau Beach Road (past the public toilet). The area allowed to be sued is clearly signposted. Any other form of camping on any other 'Council' land at Kairakau Beach is permitted.
Dump stations for public use in Central Hawke's Bay
Waipukurau: Located at the end of River Terrace
Heading north:
- Havelock North, Napier Road
- Clive, BP Station, Main Road
- Napier, Marine Parade
Heading south:
- Dannevirke, New Street (off Miller Street, near sales yards).