• Home
  • Earn Hipcash
  • Start hosting
    1 / 12
  • Home
  • Earn Hipcash
  • Start hosting
    1. New Zealand

    Off grid camping with mountain view

    100%
    ·
    1 review
     · 1 acre
    Hosted by Jessica C.
    2 Vehicle/Tent sites
    Avatar
    Nomadic camping
    Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
    We have the front of our section in Okato, Taranaki available for off grid camping. Okato is 17 mins drive from New Plymouth and the land is flat, with beautiful views of Mt Taranaki, Kaitake ranges and distant sea views. We are less than 2 minutes drive to centre of Okato village, Surf Highway and Stony River walkways. 7 minutes drive to Pitone or Okato beaches. In terms of eating out, coffee and shops - there is The Okato Bar and Restaurant Silver Snapper fish & chips, Lahar coffee & food, Downtown coffee, En Route Coffee van. Four Square/post office, barbers, kids playground and skate park. Okato is 10 mins drive from Oakura with a stunning beach and many eateries. Our house is towards the back of the property, with front paddock space available. **Note no toilet available nor currently power or waterPaddock area in Okato available for off grid camping! It's a fully grassed area, at the front of our 1 acre section and just 2 minutes drive from Okato Village centre. Note no toilet available however there is a public one in the village opposite the skate park. A little bit about the area and where we are situated. From the site, there are beautiful views of Mt Taranaki, Kaitake ranges and distant sea views. We are less than 2 minutes drive to centre of Okato village, Surf Highway and Stony River walkways. 7 minutes drive to Pitone or Okato beaches. 17 minutes drive to New Plymouth. 10 minutes drive from Oakura, a bigger town on the way to New Plymouth. In the village there is the Okato bar & restaurant, fish & chip takeaway, Four Square, Mighty Coffee, Downtown cafe. There's also a great kids playground and skate park.
    Vehicle details
    Caravans, Fifth wheels, Camper Trailers, Motorhomes, Campervans, and Cars allowed
    Vehicles under 20 meters allowed
    Pull-in site
    Accommodates slideouts
    Surface type: grass-or-paddock
    Surface levelness: requires levelling
    Generators allowed
    No electrical connection
    No water connection
    No sewage connection
    No TV connection
    What to expect
    RV/tent site
    Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
    4 guests max per site
    Pets allowed
    On leash
    No campfires
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    There is a public toilet located 2 mins drive in Okato village, opposite skate park/playground
    Bins available
    Trash bin. Our wheelie bin can be used for small amounts of rubbish. We have a transfer station nearby in Okato where any recycling can be dropped off free of charge on Tues, Sat & Sun 1-4pm
    Playground available
    Playground located 2 mins away in Okato village
    No potable water
    Bring your own water, purify from river or stream
    No showers
    Bathe in river or stream. We know of a great little spot in Stony River which is good for a dip! 5 minutes drive
    Cooking equipment absent
    Picnic table absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Meet with Host
    Cancellation policy: Strict
    Minimum nights: 1 night
    Accepts bookings: 12 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 2 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    During your trip
    Leave it better
    Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
    Reviews
    100% Recommend1 Ratings · 1 review
    Recommends
    · December 2024
    Tent
    Lots of space on flat section. Nice view of Mount Taranaki. Exactly as described and perfect for a one night stay.
    M
    Marco G.
    2 reviews
    Location
    New Plymouth, New ZealandTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
    Avatar

    Hosted by Jessica C.

    Joined in March 2023
    Response time: Within 24 hours
    Similar campgrounds nearby
    Hipcamp acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders past, present and future and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.