Hawke's Bay Coastal Road Closed To Vehicles Due To Camp ClosureAugust 05, 2026Hastings District Council councillors have voted unanimously to temporarily close a section of Clifton Rd, the road to Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay. A council spokesperson said the closure was needed to keep people safe while the old Clifton Motor Camp was being shut down. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading“Restricting vehicle access is the safest way to protect the public while that work is underway. “People can still walk to the beach and access the Cape Kidnappers walking route at low tide. At this stage, this is a temporary vehicle closure.