These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, water supply (tap, stream or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.
DESCRIPTION:
Enjoy boating, fishing and swimming in the lake. Walk the Haast to Paringa Cattle Track.
There are 12 non-powered/tent sites.
Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2023-5-27 > Maitai Bay Campsite beach access damaged > Maita Bay Campsite day area toilets closed > Ground very wet due to heavy rainfall
There are 100+ tent sites available - no bookings required.
DESCRIPTION:
Camp on the outer Karikari Peninsula in a sheltered bay with campsites nestled amongst beautiful pohutukawa trees.
This is a popular place for families and boaties. Walk around the coast or relax on the picturesque white sandy beach.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Number of tent sites - 20 non-powered
DESCRIPTION:
Number of tent sites - 20 (bookings not required - first come - first served) Easily accessible campsite. Boat, trout fish or swim in the lake.
Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2023-5-11 > Picnic Bay to Puriri Bay track closed
DESCRIPTION:
Whangaruru camping ground is at Puriri Bay within the Whangaruru North
Head Scenic Reserve, and 2km past Bland Bay (unsealed). The area is very
attractive with sheltered waters. Enjoy walking, swimming, boating and other
water sports. The campground faces west, with 90 sites overlooking the
Whangaruru Harbour. Flat to gently sloping grounds have scattered native
plantings. Four toilet blocks are provided plus one enclosed and one open-air
cold shower. There is good filtered drinking water on site. No pets or
fires please.
Fees from 1 July 2022
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Pay when making an online booking, on arrival to the camp host, or at the self registration stand when there is no camp host on site.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2023-5-23 > Reduced capacity at Uretiti Beach Campsite
DESCRIPTION:
This is a scenic campsite in the Whangarei area. Camp behind the sand dunes of Uretiti Beach.
There are 300 non-powered/tent sites.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $13 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $6.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Additional fees
Campers are required to purchase a $2 rubbish bag to assist with the disposal of rubbish and recyclable items.
Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2023-5-23 > Mimiwhangata Road damaged
35 non-powered tent sites/bookings required. Bookings are essential in peak season.
Fees
Adult (18+ years): $13 per night
Child (5 - 17 years): $6.50 per night
Infant (0 - 4 years): free
DESCRIPTION:
Camp beside a sandy beach among pōhutukawa trees. A great spot for water activities.
Seasonal restrictions
Closed after Easter to Labour weekend.
Fires are not permitted at any time.
120 tent sites; 12 powered sites.
DESCRIPTION:
Largest DOC camp in the country. Head north from Coromandel, then take Waikawau-Kennedy Bay Road. Here you’ll find relaxed, comfortable camping, adjacent to a sweeping, sandy beach. The beach is good for swimming, diving and fishing, and bush walking opportunities are nearby. North of the campsite are breeding grounds for the NZ dotterel and variable oystercatcher so please do not drive on the beaches. Facilities available are water from a tap, longdrop toilets, and cold shower Rubbish disposal at Walkaway Bay.
Fees
Non-powered site:
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Powered site:
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Alerts:
Alerts Modified Date: 2023-5-23 > Closed due to severe weather events
85 non-powered/tent sites (bookings required)
DESCRIPTION:
Just south of the golf club on the southern approach to Whangamata, take
Wentworth Valley Road (unsealed with a small ford) for the 5 km drive to this
relaxed, remote, self-registration campsite. From here there are interesting
walks to the Wentworth Waterfalls and the Wentworth Mines, or just take
a dip in the local water hole. The level sites to the rear of the camp are
appealing, with pockets of bush. Only cold water is provided but there is
a shower, also basins and toilets. A gas barbecue and the washing-up sinks
are roofed. Room for around 85 tents, bookings are required in the summer
period. Prior permission from the camp manager is required to bring dogs.
Your host: Nicola Flanagan.
PRICING (PER NIGHT)
| ADULT - Unpowered | $15.00 |
| ADULT - Powered | $18 to $21 Return email to book. Bring your own compliant camping cord. |
| CHILD 5 - 17 years | $7.50 Must be accompanied by a parent for child rate. |
| UNDER 5's | FREE |
| HOT SHOWERS | $2 coin for 5 minutes |
DESCRIPTION:
The campsite has sites tucked amongst kanuka/manuka forest. It is adjacent to Lake Rotoiti and there is a boat launching ramp nearby. Enjoy water activities on the lake at this easily accessible campsite in the picturesque Nelson Lakes National Park. Note that it is only open during the summer months.
There are 40 non-powered/tent sites.
Bookings are required.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $13 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $6.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
