Brighton Reserve is a free freedom-camping site on Brighton Road in Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand. Overnight stays are restricted to self-contained vehicles only — motorhomes must hold a valid certificate of self-containment.

The site is close to the sea, making it a popular coastal stopover. Campers can also make use of on-site bathrooms and cold showers. A maximum stay of three nights within any four-week period applies.

Note that freedom camping at Brighton Reserve is prohibited from the start of the third weekend of December through to 10 February each year, in line with peak summer demand.

Planning a visit outside that window — such as a long weekend in autumn or spring — is the best way to secure a spot.