Stony Bay Campsite

Stony Bay Campsite - Northern Coromandel

Stony Bay Campsite

Northern Coromandel

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10 Face-to-Face

11 Basic Camping

1 Coromandel Town

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The walk from Stony Bay to Fletchers Bay
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Stony Bay Campsite

This is a spacious (5 ha) campsite beside the coast. Walk or mountain bike to Fletcher Bay along the Coromandel Coastal Walkway. Good fishing and diving nearby.

This is a pretty large campsite, right on the coast. From this campsite you can walk over to Fletchers Bay (3 hours one way), also a great place to go swimming and diving.

This campsite is 55km north of Coromandel Township.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Stony Bay 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.

DOC Standard Campsite

Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.

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.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North IslandCoromandelCoromandel Town

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.5125151

175.4226609

Latitude
-36.5125151
Longitude
175.4226609

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Reviews

    • Einfach unglaublich!
    • One of the nicest spots.
    • Just nature.
    • Excellent, quiet with amazing views.
    • PERFECT!!!
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 12
    57%
    9/10 6
    29%
    8/10 1
    5%
    7/10 0
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    6/10 1
    5%
    5/10 0
    0%
    4/10 1
    5%
    3/10 0
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 0
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  • 5.0/5

    Einfach unglaublich!

    Der schönste Platz auf dem wir bisher waren. Wir waren die einzigen auf diesem riesigen Areal. Die Bucht und alles drum herum ist einfach nur wunderschön. Die Fahrt über Schotterpisten ist es mehr als alle Male wert. Nehmt den Weg auf euch. Es lohnt sich

    Reviewed 2 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    One of the best campsites we have ever been to…this place is truly magical and has even sinks and cold showers to offer.

    The trip on the gravel road is worth it…we recommend to stay longer than one night and to just enjoy the sea breeze and natural environment

    Reviewed 11 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely site.

    Defo recommend. The drive is not suitable for big campers, it’s a gravel road all the way. Toilets were pleasant, site was fairly quiet with lots of space.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago and experienced in January 2019

  • 4.5/5

    Sea view, low priced.

    Although a bit of a struggle to get there over the gravel road, it was it all worth it. Quiet DOC camping spot, $10 per person + $3 garbage tax. Even had excellent Spark signal, but no 2degrees. If they could add hot showers and normal toilets instead of drop toilets it will get a 10. Be aware, the nearest gas station and supermarket is an hour away.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    After 15km of good gravel road you reach a really lovely bay.

    The campsite is in the best condition and the view over the beach is beautiful. Bit like paradise with the ducks sitting next to us. Shower and toilet are basic but super clean. We will come back.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    This was the most stunning camping ground I've stayed at yet.

    Super picturesque, a great amount of perfect places to park your car and set up camp (lots of shady spots too). The bay is very quiet and peaceful and there is a great walk that goes round to Port Jackson. If you are tossing up between Port Jackson and Stony Bay, stay at Stony Bay (unless you like fishing-I heard it was better at Port Jackson). The camp warden is also super nice and has a weather report if you're interested!

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    A very nice, huge campground overlooking a beautiful bay.

    Clean longdrop toilets, cold water showers and sink for dish washing. The walk starting from stony bay is very beautiful too. A long gravelroad brings you there. Ok for campervans and worth the effort.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    North, very north, but so peaceful place, nice walk to a bay, the mountain bike track is steep but offers amazing views.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 5.0/5

    PERFECT!!!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Wonderful campsite, great views, many toilets and some cold showers.

    Only reason I wouldn't recommend it to everyone is the access road. You have to drive 21 km of a windy gravel road which will cost you at least 3/4 of an hour.

    If you want to do the Coastal walk, take care that you take the right path which is very close to the far end of the bay. The other one is for mountainbikers and has 2 river crossings.

    Price: 10 $ pp

    Reviewed about 11 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic location by a beautiful bay.

    Nice inland walk beside a river, and right next to a great coastal walking track. Basic facilities but in good condition. Toilets and cold showers.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    One of the nicest spots.

    Not easy to reach via steel gravel but fantastic view of the sea. Cold showers and toilets included.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Einfach unglaublich!

    Der schönste Platz auf dem wir bisher waren. Wir waren die einzigen auf diesem riesigen Areal. Die Bucht und alles drum herum ist einfach nur wunderschön. Die Fahrt über Schotterpisten ist es mehr als alle Male wert. Nehmt den Weg auf euch. Es lohnt sich

    Reviewed 2 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    One of the best campsites we have ever been to…this place is truly magical and has even sinks and cold showers to offer.

    The trip on the gravel road is worth it…we recommend to stay longer than one night and to just enjoy the sea breeze and natural environment

    Reviewed 11 months ago

  • 5.0/5

    Lovely site.

    Defo recommend. The drive is not suitable for big campers, it’s a gravel road all the way. Toilets were pleasant, site was fairly quiet with lots of space.

    Reviewed almost 4 years ago and experienced in January 2019

  • 3.0/5

    Bit of a trek, quite a fun drive though on unsealed road.

    Beach is large stones so very uncomfortable to walk on or swim in the sea. Great views if you can get a spot up high right on the sea front.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

  • 2.0/5

    My wife and I went there in Oct this year.

    I think its over rated and so did one other couple I talked too. Doc told me its not their peak season so They don't look after the site as much.

    The grass was over grown there was recycling there from their last peak season.

    Don't get me wrong it is a nice spot, very tight road to get into the site with some blind corners

    But I think Doc are a bit cheeky charging people a full rate for camping for a site run down when there is a heap of free freedom camping spots in the Coromandel

    Reviewed about 6 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Sea view, low priced.

    Although a bit of a struggle to get there over the gravel road, it was it all worth it. Quiet DOC camping spot, $10 per person + $3 garbage tax. Even had excellent Spark signal, but no 2degrees. If they could add hot showers and normal toilets instead of drop toilets it will get a 10. Be aware, the nearest gas station and supermarket is an hour away.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    After 15km of good gravel road you reach a really lovely bay.

    The campsite is in the best condition and the view over the beach is beautiful. Bit like paradise with the ducks sitting next to us. Shower and toilet are basic but super clean. We will come back.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    This was the most stunning camping ground I've stayed at yet.

    Super picturesque, a great amount of perfect places to park your car and set up camp (lots of shady spots too). The bay is very quiet and peaceful and there is a great walk that goes round to Port Jackson. If you are tossing up between Port Jackson and Stony Bay, stay at Stony Bay (unless you like fishing-I heard it was better at Port Jackson). The camp warden is also super nice and has a weather report if you're interested!

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    A very nice, huge campground overlooking a beautiful bay.

    Clean longdrop toilets, cold water showers and sink for dish washing. The walk starting from stony bay is very beautiful too. A long gravelroad brings you there. Ok for campervans and worth the effort.

    Reviewed almost 10 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    North, very north, but so peaceful place, nice walk to a bay, the mountain bike track is steep but offers amazing views.

    Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014

  • 5.0/5

    PERFECT!!!

    Reviewed over 10 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    Wonderful campsite, great views, many toilets and some cold showers.

    Only reason I wouldn't recommend it to everyone is the access road. You have to drive 21 km of a windy gravel road which will cost you at least 3/4 of an hour.

    If you want to do the Coastal walk, take care that you take the right path which is very close to the far end of the bay. The other one is for mountainbikers and has 2 river crossings.

    Price: 10 $ pp

    Reviewed about 11 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Fantastic location by a beautiful bay.

    Nice inland walk beside a river, and right next to a great coastal walking track. Basic facilities but in good condition. Toilets and cold showers.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    One of the nicest spots.

    Not easy to reach via steel gravel but fantastic view of the sea. Cold showers and toilets included.

    Reviewed over 12 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Excellent, quiet with amazing views.

    I almost hate recommending it because I'd like it to be just the same when I come back to NZ and not overrun.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful spot, great facilities for DOC campsite, close to great walks.

    Bit of a drive to get to but well worth it.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Too cool campsite with walks, fishing, privacy and good facilities.

    DOC campsite with a long windy gravel road for access. (River and Bay on each site in camp).

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Just nature.

    Reviewed over 13 years ago

  • 5.0/5

    Cheap, clean, amazing view, best smelling toilets in NZ.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in February 2009

  • 5.0/5

    Gorgeous campsite right next to the Bay.

    Really quiet, enjoy a campfire the night and the beautiful sunrise the next morning!

    Reviewed over 14 years ago