Whangapoua Campsite

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 75. Campsite serviced 1 December to end of February.

Adult	$15/night
Child	$7.50/night
Infant	FREE

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Whangapoua Camping Ground

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Located on the edge of Whangapoua estuary, this campsite is close to a popular surf break.

The Whangapoua Camping Ground is set in farmland overlooking the Whangapoua estury and a popular surf beach. Great views.

An adventurers campsite, open to the elements and not hemmed it. On its day and into the sunset, it has the goods to be memorable.

There are rare nesting birds about during the summer, please keep your distance.

Notices

No fireworks or sparklers on public conservation land including Hauraki Gulf Islands

These items increase the risk of wildfires, which can have a devastating impact on native ecosystems, huts, tracks and heritage sites.

Fireworks can disturb and harm native wildlife, particularly nesting birds.

Check Lighting fires on public conservation land for fire guidelines.
First published on 1 November 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Whangapoua Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	$10.00 to $15.00 per night
Unpowered Site	Child	$5.00 to $7.50 per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	$0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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DOC Auckland

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Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Great Barrier Island

Categories

Basic Camping

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Coordinates

-36.15079841

175.4228401

Latitude
-36.15079841
Longitude
175.4228401

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Medium Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
Shower	Shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? Shower At least one shower is available (it's unknown if it's hot or cold). Cold	Shower Is there a shower at this location? Shower At least one shower is available (it's unknown if it's hot or cold). Cold
Booking Required	Booking is Required Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Online bookings here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Online bookings here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Gravel access
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Fires are not permitted at any time. Bring your own cooker or gas BBQ.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Fires are not permitted at any time. Bring your own cooker or gas BBQ.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Reviews

4.5/5

An open, out there, location close to the airstrip, on a tidal lagoon.
It would also have to be one of the epic island surf breaks in NZ when it's on.

Nice warm swimming in the lagoon when the time comes in. Great sunsets. Big sky.

Reviewed about 6 years ago and experienced in April 2018

Cymen Crick