Fifteen kilometres east of the junction at Te Araroa in the eastern Bay of Plenty, this campsite is reached by a partly sealed and gravel road. It sits on an open rolling paddock on a rise beside the ocean, a large, exposed farm area on the East Cape coast with plenty of space to park up right on the beach. You'll fall asleep to the sound of crashing waves.

The setting is open and exposed, so expect wind, and there's a bit of a slope that tenters should keep in mind. A long drop toilet is onsite, along with a small alcove housing an honesty box (around $15 per person). There's no power, so it suits self-contained campers, and no fires are allowed.

Don't be surprised if horses wander up close from the beach. It makes a great stopover for those wanting to be near the East Cape lighthouse, just 5 km away. This is back-country coastal camping at its best.