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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. Short
walk to shop, info centre, wharf, fuel depot 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 |
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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. |
Cold showers, Toilets |
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Awana Mickey's Campground Ph: 09 4290
140
or 09 4290 170 |
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.
Your hosts; Mickey & Sean & Patrick |
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. |
Cold showers, Toilets |
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Kaiaraara Hut
DOC |
Located at the beginning of the Mt Hirakimata (Hobson) track at
Kaiaraara Bay, Port FitzRoy.
Adults $10pn, 11-17yrs $5pn,
0-10years free. |
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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. |
Cold showers, 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.
$12pp/pn Access to Restaurant & Bar. |
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. |
Toilets, Shop nearby
(1km) |
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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 (Hobson) and Rakitu Island. 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 endangered bird life nesting on this beach.
No shade. |
Open showers, Toilets |
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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 only permitted
at DoC fireplaces provided at Akapoua and Whangaparapara campgrounds.
Use wood only if it is supplied. Please do not destroy native vegetation.
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.
Summer 1Dec-29Feb: Adults $9 per night, 5-17years $4.50pn 0-4years free, Vehicles: $1 per night.
1Mar-30Nov Adults $8 per night, 5-17years $2pn 0-4years free, Vehicles: $1 per night.
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