Te tōpuni ki te Tāhuna o Kaiaua

Kaiaua Beach camping

Restricted seasonal camping area, permit required.

Camping at Kaiaua Beach is open until 30 April.

Before you head out, apply for your camping permit online. A valid permit is required before you set up camp.

Apply for your permit online

Tents and vehicles are permitted. A chemical toilet is required.

Know the camp site rules

About Kaiaua Beach

Kaiaua Beach is located approximately 60 km from Gisborne and 274 km from Ōpōtiki. The beach is 6 km from the state highway turn-off onto Kaiaua Road.

It's a popular beach for fishing and swimming.

Rubbish, recycling and waste

You're responsible for managing your own waste.

There is no rubbish collection service at the site.

Take all your rubbish and recycling with you when you leave. The closest transfer station is Tolaga Bay.  See opening hours

Grey water may be emptied at designated dump stations.

Where you can camp at Kaiaua Beach

Kaiaua

Camping sites, transfer stations and dump stations