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Council in association with the ‘Pourerere Beach Camping Committee’ uses a system of ‘Pre-Registration Permits’ for campers wishing to use designated ‘Beach Camping’ sites in public areas at Pourerere Beach over the summer camping period.
Council does not need to be advised of your intention to camp (freedom or self-contained) in the locations below, unless it is during a restricted period (you are unable to camp at Pourerere Beach from 14 December - 8 February without a permit). For all other times, you are welcome to camp in the locations below on a first in, first served basis.
Freedom camping is permitted in the following places:
Freedom Camping Ground | Location | Process |
Pourerere Beach | Sites signposted |
Ballot process for camping from 14 December - 8 February |
Te Paerahi Beach | 36 Te Paerahi Road |
No ballot system in place and is first come first served |
Note: freedom camping is any kind of camping in tents or non-self contained caravans. If you are unsure - a self-contained vehicle will be certified with a blue sticker in its window showing it complies with the NZ Standard (NZS 5465:2001).
Central Hawke's Bay District Council in association with the ‘Pourerere Beach Camping Committee’ uses a system of ‘Pre-Registration Permits’ for campers wishing to use designated ‘Beach Camping’ sites in public areas at Pourerere Beach over the summer camping period.
Please ensure you reference your surname and the code 5171190.
Account Name | Central Hawke's Bay District Council |
Bank | ANZ Bank |
Branch | Waipukurau |
Account Number | 01-0777-0038665-00 |
For any further information contact Council by phone +64-6-857-8060 or email customerservice@chbdc.govt.nz
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