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Makorori Carpark

Makorori Carpark is a free freedom-camping site located at Makorori Beach, roughly 15 minutes north of Gisborne on New Zealand's East Coast.

It is open to certified self-contained vehicles only, with a designated area that is clearly signposted, and stays are limited to three nights.

The beachfront setting offers a front-row view of the sunrise — fitting, as Gisborne is famously the first city in the world to greet each new day. Basic facilities on site include a toilet, rubbish bins, and picnic tables.

Nearby, the Makorori Headland trail connects the beach to Okitu Beach, and the Okitu Bush Scenic Reserve lies just across the road.


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