Pouawa Beach (seasonal camping)

Freedom campingGisborne

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Pouawa Beach is off Whangara Road, about 18 km from Gisborne city. Camping runs from the Saturday of Labour weekend through 30 April, and a permit is required before setting up. Tents and vehicles are allowed, but a chemical toilet is required.

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Sources

  • Council freedom camping bylaws · Facts only, from each council's freedom camping bylaw (see bylaw_url). No bylaw text is republished; evidence quotes are for checking only and must not be displayed.Freedom camping rules summarised from each council's bylaw; see the bylaw link on each place.