There are a number of designated Council sites where overnight camping by Certified Self-Contained vehicles are permitted.
Eastbourne Street West carpark
- Maximum 2 nights stay per calendar month
- No awnings or pullouts permitted
- Maximum length of vehicle permitted is 12 metres
- Free parking is limited to between the hours of 6:00pm and 8:00am
- Certified self contained vehicles only (certificate must be current and displayed).
Evers-Swindell Reserve
Located on the shores of the Clive River between Napier and Hastings, within walking distance of Clive township. Overnight parking is permitted only on Hastings District Council land at the playground end of the sealed car park. No overnight camping is allowed on the Hawke's Bay Regional Council sealed car park beyond the boat ramp. Campers need to be aware that this area is subject to flooding during heavy rainfall or very high tides. Toilet facilities are available.
Clifton Road
A beachfront reserve between Haumoana and Te Awanga, nearby attractions include many wineries with restaurants, fishing spots and cycle trails. Toilet facilities are available.
Haumoana Domain
A beachfront reserve on the banks of the Tukituki River, located between Napier and Hastings, this small, popular beach area has a dairy, hotel and coffee cart. Toilet facilities are available.
Pakowhai Country Park
Situated in a picturesque rural setting about three kilometres north of Hastings, this is a popular destination for day walks and is a designated off-lead dog exercise area.
Note that the car park is owned by Hastings District Council, but the reserve is owned by Hawke's Bay Regional Council, where overnight camping is prohibited. No toilet facilities are available.
Puketapu Domain
This reserve, alongside the Tutaekuri River, west of Napier, near the Puketapu store, hotel, and school, features a cricket pitch, toilets, playground and barbecue facilities. Overnight self-contained parking is not permitted when the ground is sodden (gate will be closed). This is typically in the heart of winter. There is access to bore water on site but it is not suitable for drinking.
Dartmoor Bridge Reserve
This reserve is located along the river, in close proximity to several popular wineries in the Dartmoor Valley on Dartmoor Road, Puketapu. Please note there are no facilities at this site.