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Bookings essential in the summer.
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Akapoua Bay
(Port FitzRoy)
DOC |
Tent Sites: 30
Set
in a
sheltered bay amongst mature pohutukawa trees. About
a 15min
walk to shop, info centre, wharf, fuel and
District Nurse. A popular place for families and boaties, Akapoua is close to the DoC track network including the
Kaiaraara kauri dam, waterfall track. Good fishing in the harbour. |
Cold showers, Toilets Adult
$10
Youth (5-14) $5
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make a booking. |
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Awana
DOC |
Tent Sites: 60
Surrounded by farmland and dunes, campsites are next to the Awana
estuary. 300m to a great
surf beach. Close to historic sites. A barrier divides camping
areas from a picnic area. Keep an eye out for endangered bird life.
Vehicle access to the beach is not permitted. No shade.
About a 10min drive to Claris stores & cafe. |
Cold showers, ToiletsAdult $10
Youth (5-14) $5
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make a booking. |
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Awana Mickey's Campground Ph: 09 4290
140
or 09 4290 707 |
Flat sites on a farm under mature trees,
near the bush and the beach and on main road. Buses Daily. No animals. $7 per person.
About a 10min drive to Claris stores & cafe. |
Showers,
Flush Toilets |
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Harataonga DOC
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Tent Sites: 60
Sited between two streams, overlooking
Overton's Beach and Rakitu Island with shelter amongst mature
trees. 300m from the beach, surrounded by farmland. Vehicle access to
the beach is not permitted.
About a 30min drive to Claris stores
& cafe. |
Cold showers, ToiletsAdult $10
Youth (5-14) $5
Click HERE to
make a booking. |
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Kaiaraara Hut
DOC |
Located at the beginning of the Mt Hirakimata (Hobson) track at
Kaiaraara Bay, Port FitzRoy.
About a 30/40min walk to shop, info centre
etc.
$15 Adult
$7.50 Youth (5-17)
Children Free
Click HERE to
make a booking. |
28 Bunks
Wood Stove
Water
Toilets |
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Kaitoke
09 4290 229 |
400 acre farm, large trees
for shelter, many private areas. |
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Medlands DOC |
Tent Sites: 70
Situated at the southern end of
Medlands Beach with some shade. Surrounded by a mix
of farmland and holiday homes the campground overlooks a tidal stream
which is safe for swimming. About a 10min drive or 30/40min
walk to Claris stores & cafe. |
Cold showers, Toilets
Adult $10
Youth (5-14) $5
Click HERE to
make a booking. |
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Medlands
Beach Camp |
Enjoy being in the heart of Medlands,
relaxing at your own sunny and private camp site, amongst an abundance
of bird life. Sheltered by mature trees a large grassy area provides
ample room for tents. A simple structure contains a basic kitchen
including all cooking needs.
Maximum 8
$60pn for 4 |
BBQ
Outdoor fire pit.
Picnic table
Basic kitchen
2burner gas cooker.
Large chiller bin,
12v LED lighting
Family 2 bedroom tent and air beds for hire |
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Mount Heale Hut DOC |
Set in a saddle below Mt Heale the hut offers back country accommodation
with stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf and Little Barrier Island.
$15 Adult
$7.50 Youth (5-17)
Children Free
Click HERE to
make a booking. |
20 beds
in two rooms,
Gas Cooking,
Water supply,
Toilets |
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Tryphena
Stray Possum
09 4290 109
or 0800
POSSUM |
Backpacker Lodge with campground. Cape Barrier Road, Tryphena, walking
distance to wharf. Access to Restaurant & Bar. About a
30/40min walk to Tryphena shops and cafe. |
Hot showers,
Shared Kitchen/Lounge |
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Whangaparapara DOC |
"The Green"
Tent Sites: 15
Located on the edge of Whangaparapara Harbour. No vehicle access.
The Green is the smallest DOC
campground on the island. North of here you enter the track
network and the forest road mountain bike track. Access to the Hot Springs and
Port FitzRoy to the North. About an hours walk to Claris shops &
cafe. |
Toilets,
Shop
(1km)
Adult $10
Youth (5-14) $5
Click HERE to
make a booking. |
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Whangapoua DOC |
Tent Sites: 75
Set in farmland at the Whangapoua estuary and the best right hand surf bar
in NZ.
Views of Mt Hirakimata. Close to the
Harataonga Coastal walk and low tide access across
the estuary to the Wairarapa grave site at the Northern end of the
beach. Keep an eye out for rare birds nesting on this beach.
No shade. About an hours walk to Port FitzRoy general store. |
Open showers, ToiletsAdult $10
Youth (5-14) $5
Click HERE to
make a booking. |
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Department of Conservation Information
Bookings: These are essential. Spaces
are limited and most campgrounds are booked out during the holiday season.
Tel. (09)429 0044
Fires: Because of the high fire risk on Great Barrier Island,
campfires are not permitted.
Dogs: Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted on
conservation lands, including
campgrounds. All campgrounds are near special wildlife habitats, home of
endangered birds
like the brown teal. If you bring any pets, don't be offended if you are
asked to leave.
Camp Fees: Fees are payable at time of booking. Otherwise, a
self-registration system is
in operation at each campground, although a campground supervisor may
collect fees
during peak periods.
Adults $10 per night, 5-17 years $5.00pn 0-4 years free,
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