Pourerere Beach camping in public areas

Pourerere Beach - Outside of Christmas

No permit required: outside the restricted period of 14 December 2020 - 8 February 2021

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:

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).

Pourerere Beach - Over Christmas/New Year

Permit required: need to apply for a permit to camp during restricted period of 14 December 2020 - 8 February 2021

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.

Applications:

• Applications for 2020-2021 are now closed.
• Applications are for site bookings from 14 December 2020 to 8 February 2021 (inclusive) for periods of up to 14 days
• Applicants must pay a $35 administration fee. This can be paid in person, by post, or by Internet Banking to the account below.
• Due to high demand unfortunately not all applications will be able to be allocated to sites so a ballot process will apply
• You will be notified in writing by Friday 20 November 2020 if you have been successful
• Unsuccessful applicants will have their application fee refunded

Internet Banking:

Please ensure you reference your surname and the code 5171190.

For any further information contact Council by phone +64-6-857-8060 or email customerservice@chbdc.govt.nz