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Tatapouri Bay

Gisborne, North IslandHoliday park

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Beachfront camping north of Gisborne, with grass pitches, a boat ramp and seasonal cafe.

Campground type
Holiday park
Setting
Coast
Address
516 Whangara Road, RD3 Gisborne
Operator / brand
Tatapouri Bay
Stay options
Campervan, Caravan
Booking
Confirm booking arrangements

Facilities

  • Powered sitesAvailable
  • ShowersAvailable
  • ToiletsAvailable
  • Shared kitchenAvailable
  • LaundryAvailable
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, campfire policy. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Available. Explicitly listed in the checked park-specific sources.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Available. Explicitly listed in the checked park-specific sources.
Toilets
Available. Explicitly listed in the checked park-specific sources.
Shared kitchen
Available. Explicitly listed in the checked park-specific sources.
Laundry
Available. Explicitly listed in the checked park-specific sources.
Pets
Pets subject to conditions. Pets require prior arrangement, as do extra vehicles, trailers and boats.
Campfires
Not confirmed. Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Before you go

Water supply not confirmed

Drinking-water treatment and current supply have not been verified; confirm with the park.

Pets subject to conditions

Pets require prior arrangement, as do extra vehicles, trailers and boats.

Fire safety

Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

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Access & important conditions
  • The operator warns of no mobile coverage; shared Wi-Fi is available.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

516 Whangara Road, RD3 Gisborne

A map reference point has not been verified. Use the park's own directions to confirm the entrance and vehicle access.

Official park directions
Explore Gisborne & Hawke's Bay
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Beachfront camping north of Gisborne, with grass pitches, a boat ramp and seasonal cafe.
  • The operator warns of no mobile coverage; shared Wi-Fi is available.
Address
516 Whangara Road, RD3 Gisborne
Region
Gisborne, North Island
Camping styles
Campervan, Caravan
Rates
Request a quote for your dates, party and site type. No comparable adult non-powered nightly tariff has been verified.

Beachfront camping north of Gisborne, with grass pitches, a boat ramp and seasonal cafe.

A beachfront Gisborne-region stay

Tatapouri Bay provides coastal camping on Whangara Road north of Gisborne. The operator describes flat grass sites at the beachfront, with powered and non-powered categories and several types of cabin accommodation. An on-site boat ramp adds a practical feature for visitors with a boat, but trailer space needs to be discussed separately from the camping pitch.

Check connectivity and seasonal services

Shared bathrooms include an accessible toilet and shower, alongside a kitchen and coin laundry. The oceanfront cafe operates seasonally in spring and summer, so it is not a year-round meal plan. The operator warns that mobile coverage is unavailable and guests share the Wi-Fi. Arrange pets and extra vehicles beforehand, and avoid relying on older glamping-tent listings that the operator has announced are retired.

Check current site availability, arrival instructions and the full quote with Tatapouri Bay before travelling.

Common questions

Where is Tatapouri Bay?

516 Whangara Road, RD3 Gisborne, Gisborne. Confirm the final approach and entrance with the park.

Are powered campsites available?

Explicitly listed in the checked park-specific sources.

Can I bring a dog?

Pets require prior arrangement, as do extra vehicles, trailers and boats.

Sources & official links

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