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We spent a night in an en-suite cabin - it was very comfortable, spacious with everything we needed (take your own top bedding). I loved hearing the sea pounding metres away, walked down the beach to the right and found a waterfall emptying onto the beach. Small camp right on the beach, pretty gardens and loved the coloured cabins.
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Date of stay: November 2022
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Lovely location on the beach with views to Mt Egmont on a clear day. The powered sites are a reasonable size and there is a dump station and water. On the down side the toilets are very old and grubby and haven’t seen a good scrubbing for a long time. There was soap and paper towels but that was it. Views of the ocean are very limited with a sand dune running along most of the camp. $40 for 2 people for a powered site was ok but would expect clean toilets and some maintenance at least.☹️
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We have always been wanting to stay here and this time on our way to New Plymouth we did. WE got a nice beachfront powered site for our motorhome and immediately went for a walk along the ocean front. We love this area, a stunning wild beach with a view to Mt Taranaki in the distance and hardly anyone there. This small holiday park is pure kiwiana, authentic, not flash, but comfortable, affordable and has so much character. The manager was friendly and helpful. If you want a good slice of NZ holidays as they used to be this is the place to go. It's a treasure. Fabulous sunset and sunrise.
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Date of stay: May 2020
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We had a tent site for two nights. Great spot - close to the beach. The style of the camp is from another era but still very functional , without frills. We found the toilets and showers to be very clean. The showers are token operated (you get the tokens from the camp office)The hot water only runs for a couple of minutes or so though - which is fair enough but its hard to keep track of time and you get a shock when it suddenly goes cold. The kitchen was well equipped with stove, microwave, toaster, fridges and a freezer (separate freezer round the back for bait and fish) The Awakino pub is just down the road if you don't want to cook Definitely family friendly - great to see kids around on their bikes etc. Great spot to base yourself for a few days relaxing and fishing or to break up the journey between Taranaki and the Waikato.…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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We stayed here for four nights. It's a camp ground where time has stood still which we don't mind We were on a powered caravan site, plenty of room to set up gazebo etc. What I did have a problem with was the toilets were not the cleanest. Lovely views, very close to the beach. We took our 2 dogs with us which are allowed but need to be put on a leash when walking around the camp area. Awakino Hotel 2 mins drive away, they also allow well mannered dogs in the garden bar area. Nearest supermarket is about 45 mins away so pack well. The local cafe stocks a few items which are expensive as we found out when we ran out of bread, which had an expiry date on it for the next day. Great place to go to relax, we will be going back again.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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What a stunning place to stay. Right on the waterfront with the beach feet away. All amenities were clean and tidy. The campground was well set out with everything you need. Very friendly staff and very helpful.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We love this old school NZ Bach style holiday park. Facilities are functional and clean. If you want modern and trendy this is not the place for you. If you want a relaxing friendly atmosphere old school NZ then you will love this place.
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Date of stay: March 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed a week ,great place staff helpful.Nice quiet camp right on the beach front ,swim walking near by walks beach,fishing, walks Pubs down the road great food.cafe down the road the other way.great location ,weather tent camping or a caravan or RV.
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Date of stay: January 2019
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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We booked in advance and arrived at 9 pm. Rather late, but were welcomed in.We had a fantastic stay here meeting many wonderful people. While the facilities are moderate the place is beautiful and friendly. Also a mention, upon booking into this place it is dog friendly.Bonus so you don't have to leave your baby at home.
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Date of stay: February 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Camp sites available for tents and campers with power. also small chaletts
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its like going back going to the old basics, low pressure water, old and tired cabins, but at least there is wifi. its a great time away from home with family the fishing was fun, well for me anyway and the endless view, I never get tired of looking at Mt Taranaki
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:great for fishing
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