Camping at Kaiaua Beach is closed due to the effects of Cyclone Gabrielle.
You must have a permit before you set up camp. Apply here online
There's no charge for a permit. You must comply with all the conditions on the permit and in the bylaw.
You need to manage your own rubbish.
Camping is allowed in tents and vehicles - chemical toilets are required.
About Kaiaua Beach
Kaiaua Beach is 60km from Gisborne and 274km from Opotiki. The beach is 6km from the state highway turn-off.
Excellent beach for fishing and swimming.
Where you can camp at Kaiaua Beach
Rubbish and recycling
We encourage zero waste.
You need to manage your own rubbish. No bags are issued with permits so you need to take your own.
You’re responsible for taking your rubbish away with you. The closest transfer station to sort your rubbish and recycling is Tolaga Bay - see opening hours
Do not put rubbish bags on the roadside, this is illegal dumping.