Tolaga Bay Top 10 Holiday Park

Address: Tolaga Bay, Gisborne 4076, Tolaga Bay, Gisborne, New Zealand, 4076

About This Campsite

Tolaga Bay Top 10 Holiday Park is a well-equipped coastal camp in one of the most underrated spots on the East Coast. The small township of Tolaga Bay is famous for its historic wharf, the longest in the Southern Hemisphere, which stretches 660 metres into the bay and is well worth the walk.

The park has around 60 sites including powered, unpowered, and cabins, with a swimming pool, camp store, hot showers, camp kitchen, laundry, dump station, WiFi, and gas BBQs. It takes all vehicle types up to 15 metres and pets are welcome on a leash. As a Top 10 member, the standard of maintenance and facilities is consistently high.

The beach at Tolaga Bay is long and open, good for swimming and fishing. The Cooks Cove Walkway is a popular coastal track nearby with views of dramatic cliff formations and a natural rock archway. The wider East Coast is quiet, uncrowded, and full of character. Powered sites run from $40 to $60 per night depending on season, with instant booking available.

Camp Comforts

Toilets: Yes
Showers: Yes
Drinking Water Available: Yes
BBQ: Yes

Trip Essentials

Road Access Requirement: 2WD Sealed Road

In Detail

Public Transport Details:

InterCity bus to nearest town, local services vary

Contact Information

Phone: +64 6 862 6716
Email: info@doc.govt.nz

Address and Location

Address: Tolaga Bay, Gisborne 4076
Tolaga Bay
Gisborne
4076
New Zealand
Latitude: -38.3667
Longitude: 178.3
Elevation (in meters): 5
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland

Local Area and Accessibility

Park or Reserve: Independent/Private
Local Government Area (LGA): Gisborne District Council

What's Available

Accommodation Options:
  • Cabins
Power Amperage:
  • 10A Standard
Roofed Accommodation:
  • Yes - Cabins/Units

Site Capacity and Characteristics

Total Sites: 60
Pleasant Views: Yes
Evironment Type:
  • Coastal

Access Requirements

Road Access Requirement: 2WD Sealed Road
Road Surface: Sealed (Final Section May Be Unsealed)
Vehicle Suitability:
  • All Vehicles (Caravans
  • Campervans
  • Motorhomes

Vehicle Specifications

Max Vehicle Length (Meters): 15
Max Vehicle Height (Meters): 5
Turning Area: Yes
KM's to Nearest Boat Ramp: 3

Directions and Access Notes

Access Notes:

Final section unsealed

Bathroom and Sanitation

Toilets: Yes
Toliet Type: Flush
Showers: Yes
Shower Temperature: Hot
Baby Change Room: Yes

Kitchen and Cooking

Camp Kitchen: Yes
BBQ: Yes
BBQ Fuel:
  • Gas BBQs Provided

Water and Waste

Drinking Water Available: Yes
Sanitary Dump Point: Yes
Rubbish Bins: Yes

Utilities and Connectivity

Laundry: Yes
Onsite Food/Shop:
  • Camp Store
WiFi: Yes

On-Site and Nearby Activities

Water Activities:
  • Swimming (Beach/Lake/River)
  • Fishing
Pool: Yes
Land Activities:
  • Bushwalking/Hiking
  • Wildlife Spotting
Nearby Attractions:

NZ walking tracks, scenic lookouts, local townships

Setting and Environment

Best for:
  • Families
Insects: Low
Wildlife Notes:

Native bush birds, shorebirds, seals, dolphins

Hazards:

Changeable weather, sandflies, cold water

Important Rules and Regulations

Fires Allowed: Campfires Usually Prohibited - Gas BBQs Available
Generator Hours: Generally Prohibited
Drones: Check Local Rules - Often Restricted
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Booking and Pricing

Price Range: $40-60/night
Fees Overview:

Powered sites $40-60/night depending on season.

Booking Required: Yes
Booking Type: Booking Essential (must book in advance)
Booking URL
Instant Book: Yes
Holiday Park Network:
  • TOP 10 Holiday Parks
Cancellation Policy:

Check Parks Website

Status and Season

Open Status: Open

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