FREEDOM CAMPING WA I R OA HAWKE'S BAY | CONTENTS THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Things you need to know 1 Freedom Camping Locations 1 Dump Stations 1 The District is a beautiful part of Hawke’s Liquor Ban 2 Bay and the East Coast - the perfect place to visit for Dogs 2 Open Fires 2 responsible campers. Enjoy our spectacular outdoor environments with , Types of Freedom Campig 3 and Mahia Peninsula right on our doorstep. We have Tsunami Risk 4 amazing beaches, rivers, hills, lakes, waterfalls and Freedom Camping Wardens 4 much more. Here’s how you can help to maintain the districts natural environment during your stay. Safety for Travelers 5 • Use public toilets available in the area Camping Map 6 • Use local laundry facilities to wash your clothes • Enjoy local facilities for bathing Restricted Areas 8 • Dump your rubbish only at designated areas (e.g. Wairoa Self-contained camping 8 All types of camping 10 landfill) • Ensure your black water (sewage) and grey water (shower, DoC Campgrounds 11 sink and hand basin water) holding tanks are discharged at designated wastewater dump stations Campgrounds & Holiday Parks 12 We also encourage campers to make use of designated Prohibited Areas 14 commercial camping grounds and DOC campsites. 16 Wairoa 16 Mahia 18 FREEDOM CAMPING LOCATIONS Practical Information 24 Freedom camping is permitted in any local authority area Supermarket & Dairies 24 within the District unless it is restricted or prohibited. Camping Equipment 25 Laundromats 26 We care for our district, and appreciate your support in this Rubbish & Recycling 26 by complying with the conditions set out in relation to each Service Stations 26 site. Garages & Mechanics 27 Health Services 29 Persons found camping on prohibited land will be issued Emergencies 29 with an infringement notice. Banks, ATM’s & Post Shops 29 Liquor Stores 30 Restaurants & Takeaways 30 DUMP STATIONS Pubs 32 Please note some charges apply for dumping: Clubs 33 Activities 33 • Riverside Motorcamp, 19 Marine Parade, Wairoa: $5 per Sports & Relaxation 36 casual dump or FREE (included in camping fee) if staying Swimming, Diving & Surfing 36 onsite Entertainment 37 • War Memorial Park, Freyberg Street, Wairoa: FREE (no Events 37 charge) History 40 • Waikaremoana Holiday Park, SH38, Waikaremoana: FREE (no charge) Maps 41

Image on Front Page: Freedom Camping on Kopu Road, Wairoa 2 1 LIQUOR BAN your campfire. If your camp is not near a water source, use dirt to extinguish the embers and mix until cool. Please note a liquor ban applies as follows: • Don’t bury your fire as it could continue to smoulder Wairoa (24 hours per day 365 days of the year) bounded by: and reignite. • Marine Parade from Murrae Street to King Street • Queen Street from Murrae Street to King Street Dial 111 immediately in an emergency. Anything that • Riverbank from Murrae Street to King Street and all could cause loss of life, serious injury or loss of property associated alleyways and car parks is a fire emergency.

Mahia (24 hours a day from December 20th to January 20th every year): • The whole of the Mahia Peninsula and surrounding area encompassed within the coastline from Nuhaka to Paritu. TYPES OF FREEDOM CAMPING DOGS

SELF ALLOWED - SELF-CONTAINED CAMPING Dogs are permitted within the freedom camping areas as

long as they are tied up or on a leash at all times. Motorhomes with built-in kitchen, bathroom,

C fresh water tank and holding tanks for black

O D N TA I N E and grey water. OPEN FIRES Permitted for up to three days in any area Camping is a Kiwi tradition and campfires are a big part of owned by the local authority within the district enjoying the outdoors. unless it is prohibited. Check the Fire Season There are rules and restrictions for campfires.