If you’re looking for a beach holiday, you’re in the ideal spot! Ōpōtiki offers superb beaches that have beachfront holiday parks and motor camps offering facilities for visitors with tents, caravans, motor homes and other vehicles. Ask at the i-SITE which beaches have patrolled areas, with swimming between the flags.

For a real escape around the Ōpōtiki region, there’s a range of stunning bush camping areas managed by the Department of Conservation.

Freedom camping is available at Waiōtahe/Te Ahiaua, Hukuwai Beach and Hoani Waititi Reserve in Omaio, you will need to be fully self contained and have your own water. Ask at the Ōpōtiki i-SITE for other 'freedom camping' style options.