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From Lawrence: Travel on Irvine St then onto Waipori Rd for 1km. Turn left at the bridge and go past the Gymkana ground and we are 800 m on the right

Paul & Glenice Kirkwood

Lawrence

From Gisborne township: Head northwest toward Cobden St. At roundabout, turn onto Stanley Rd. At next roundabout, take 3rd exit onto Childers Rd. Turn left onto Waverley St, slight right onto Cochrane St; site approx. 190m on left. Additional Information: Park on sealed carpark next to locker sheds. Discount off green fees. Restrictions: Facilities available only when Club is open.

Gisborne Park Golf Club

Gisborne

From Alfredton: Head northeast on Rte52 approx. 23.8kms toward Tiraumea. At Tiraumea turn left on to Haunui Road. From Pongaroa: Head southwest on Route 52 approx 25 kms to Tiraumea. Turn right onto Haunui road ( just past the Tiraumea Hall) Travel approx. 3.06kms to Backpacker lodge on the right. You may choose a powered site by the little pump shed in the paddock or park anywhere else for unpowered site. Dump station is located at the front corner of the lodge at the south end of the building. Restrictions: Dogs must be on leads at all times.

Otapawa Farmstay & Backpackers

Eketahuna

From Matakana: Travel approx. 10.3kms north on Matakana Valley Rd; site is on right. From Wellsford: Head east on Matheson Rd, continue onto Whangaripo Valley Rd, approx. 15.7kms. Turn right onto Matakana Valley Rd, approx. 160m; site is on left. Additional Information: Proximity to beaches, Goat Island Marine Reserve, wine tours & cafes. Restrictions: Only 1 power outlet. Toilets accessible Cafe hours only.

Whanga Eats

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Hawera

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Events with Motorhome Parking

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Tamar Party in the Paddock

Sat, 22 Nov 2025, Mount Somers

The Beat Girls - Jodie & The Stowaways - The Wild Hogs - DJ Gravy

Waimeha Summer Party 2026

Fri, 6 - 7 Mar 2026, Martinborough

Costumes, themed camp sites, and exuberant fun is highly encouraged!

Sanctuary Sounds 2025

Fri, 5 - 7 Dec 2025, Hawkes Bay

Waitangi Day Community Get Together at Terako Down

Fri, 6 Feb 2026, Mount Lyford Village

NZMCA Rallies

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Save the Date!!!

NZMCA Eastland Area Xmas Rally

Sat, 6 Dec 2025, Gisborne

November 21 – 23, 2025 from 3.15pm Christmas Rally & AGM 1 Wye St, Rongotea at the Community Hall. Please arrive after 3.15pm as it is a school pick up zone. It will be our Christmas rally with a potluck tea on the Saturday night. AGM is on Saturday 22nd at 2pm. Contact: Heather Riddle, 027 526 2518.

Sou'West Freewheelers Christmas Rally & AGM 2025

Fri, 21 - 23 Nov 2025, Rongotea

McKinnons Reserve, Kawhatau Valley

Manawhenua NZMCA Area Wellington Anniversary Weekend Rally

Fri, 16 - 19 Jan 2026, Mangaweka

November 28- 30 2025 Christmas Rally Riversdale Community Centre, 26 Berwick St, Riversdale. Further details will be shared in the Area Newsletter and on the Southland NZMCA Facebook page