Freedom camping at Pouawa Beach is for a limited period only - from the start of daylight saving & closes at the end of daylight saving or Easter Monday which ever is the later. No overnight camping is permitted outside of the Freedom Camping season. You must have a permit before you set up camp. One permit is issued for up to 6 people, your permit will cost:
- $10 for 2 nights (up to 2 nights - 1 rubbish bag)
- $25 for 10 nights (over 2 up to 10 nights - 5 rubbish bags)
- $60 for 28 nights (over 10 up to 28 nights - 14 rubbish bags)
For details on obtaining a permit , see Gisborne District Council website
