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Tawharanui Regional Park Camping Ground
Tawharanui Regional Park Campsite is located alongside a stunning white sandy beach within in a protected wildlife area.
The predator proof fence keep pesky stoats and rats at bay, so native birds flourish here.
The northern coastline is also a marine park so fishing isn't allowed.
There are a variety of walks on offer from 20 minutes to 3 hours.
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Warkworth |
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Basic Camping
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Reviews
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot!
Beach is just a few minutes walk from camp. Lots of native birds to watch and listen to. Space to spread out, but not a lot of flat spots available for camper vans. Toilets were rather stinky so be prepared for that. The beauty makes it worth it though. Drinking water available. Felt very safe as a woman alone.
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5.0/5
Absolutely beautiful and huge campsite in the middle of the Tawharanui Regional Park.
It's a well groomed and protected area with lots of birds waking you up in the morning, close to the prettiest beaches and space for all sizes of campers. Long drops were clean but had mosquitos at night. Bonus points because it's a kiwi zone and you might get lucky spotting one in the wild!
Make sure to book online to get the PIN for the entrance lock via mail, and arrive before the park's closing time.
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4.5/5
Great campsite and location although only basic amenities ( water and long drops).
Plenty of superb walks and safe swimming beach ( but no surf patrol). You need to book a site to get codes to enter campground, but once there its pick your own site. Can be quite busy. Access road to the Regional Park entrance is fully sealed.
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4.5/5
Beautiful campground in middle of bird reserve.
Heard plenty of kiwi at night. Not bad waking up to lots of pukeko, haha. Beautiful beach at walking distance and plenty of Hikes nearby.
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5.0/5
Amazing!
$16/night
Surf and diving spots as well as lots of trails and stunning scenery with farm animals too. Lots of space to camp too with a few long drops dotted around
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5.0/5
Beautiful spot on the regional park, couldn't fault it!
Lots of long drops and water points available. The campsite itself is less than a minutes walk to the beach and plenty to explore nearby. We also checked out Matakana vineyard just down the road which was really nice and there's a market here on Saturdays if you're around then.
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4.5/5
Plenty of space, water and long drops available.
Lovely walks and beach. $16 pp to camp. Heard kiwi at night.
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4.5/5
Almost had the place to ourselves, as it was off peak mid week.
We had kiwi calling in the campground at night, even saw one poking around. Lovely beach and walks, but can't see the water from the campsite. The only problem was that it was hard to sleep in with the birds singing so loudly in the morning! $15/adult, $6.50/child.
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4.0/5
Beautiful area & very peaceful today.
Camping area now costs $16 per person per night, not $1 - 10 as listed in app. Book in advance to you get combination lock code to enter camping area.
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4.5/5
Beautiful spot!
Beach is just a few minutes walk from camp. Lots of native birds to watch and listen to. Space to spread out, but not a lot of flat spots available for camper vans. Toilets were rather stinky so be prepared for that. The beauty makes it worth it though. Drinking water available. Felt very safe as a woman alone.
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5.0/5
Absolutely beautiful and huge campsite in the middle of the Tawharanui Regional Park.
It's a well groomed and protected area with lots of birds waking you up in the morning, close to the prettiest beaches and space for all sizes of campers. Long drops were clean but had mosquitos at night. Bonus points because it's a kiwi zone and you might get lucky spotting one in the wild!
Make sure to book online to get the PIN for the entrance lock via mail, and arrive before the park's closing time.
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4.5/5
Great campsite and location although only basic amenities ( water and long drops).
Plenty of superb walks and safe swimming beach ( but no surf patrol). You need to book a site to get codes to enter campground, but once there its pick your own site. Can be quite busy. Access road to the Regional Park entrance is fully sealed.
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4.5/5
Beautiful campground in middle of bird reserve.
Heard plenty of kiwi at night. Not bad waking up to lots of pukeko, haha. Beautiful beach at walking distance and plenty of Hikes nearby.
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5.0/5
Amazing!
$16/night
Surf and diving spots as well as lots of trails and stunning scenery with farm animals too. Lots of space to camp too with a few long drops dotted around
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5.0/5
Beautiful spot on the regional park, couldn't fault it!
Lots of long drops and water points available. The campsite itself is less than a minutes walk to the beach and plenty to explore nearby. We also checked out Matakana vineyard just down the road which was really nice and there's a market here on Saturdays if you're around then.
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4.5/5
Plenty of space, water and long drops available.
Lovely walks and beach. $16 pp to camp. Heard kiwi at night.
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4.5/5
Almost had the place to ourselves, as it was off peak mid week.
We had kiwi calling in the campground at night, even saw one poking around. Lovely beach and walks, but can't see the water from the campsite. The only problem was that it was hard to sleep in with the birds singing so loudly in the morning! $15/adult, $6.50/child.
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4.0/5
Beautiful area & very peaceful today.
Camping area now costs $16 per person per night, not $1 - 10 as listed in app. Book in advance to you get combination lock code to enter camping area.
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5.0/5
Love this place!
Such a beautiful setting with easy access to the wonderful beach. Idyllic.
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4.0/5
Fantastic secluded camping ground close to the beach with lovely walks.
We heard Kiwi birds nearby but didn't manage to see any! Ground can be sloped in some areas and facilities are clean and basic composting toilets. €30 a night for 2 people
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4.0/5
Nice, quiet, walks, possibility to surf, dive, fish and awesome beaches.
I did the 9km coastal walk, really nice with a lot of sheep and birds.
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4.5/5
This is a beautiful site in the National Park so very well managed and quite strict.
Need to be self sufficient as only water and long drop toilets available. You need to book this site in advance as run by Auckland Council. I did spend half an hour on the phone sorting out the booking for that night. Long process.
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4.5/5
Excellent site.
Cleanest toilets, loads of beautiful grassy space. Right on the beach. Lots of Takehe and Pukekos roaming around (including little babies!).
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4.0/5
Gravel road to the park can be slippery if raining.
The park is nice as well as the camping area but its on grass and a little uneven. Toilets were really clean. We paid $15 per person for an unpowered site. Camping is close to the lovely beach. Trails around are nice for walking or running.
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5.0/5
Fabulous campsite, we loved it, it incorporates everything a DOC campsite is supposed to be.
Quite an adventure to get there though. Lovely neighbours, Tuis and Pukekos. Perfect beach, great waves. Facilities ok.
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4.0/5
Quiet site, large but uneven and sticky in wet weather.
Long drop and water. Great beach and loads of walks. Nice place.
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4.0/5
Great campground.
Lots of nice grass spots to set up camp. Close to awesome beach.
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5.0/5
Our favorite campsite.
Only one hour drive from Auckland, and in the middle of nature, beautiful beaches, nice waves, silence. With tap water and toilet, more is not needed. The ultimate North island experience.
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4.5/5
Well off the beaten path.
Very quiet even when quite busy. Information provided on area/walks at final carpark. But several kms of rattling gravel road to get there.
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5.0/5
One of Auckland Regional Council's successes.
One hour North of Auckland. My favourite Auckland beach.
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4.5/5
Bush walks, marine reserve, snorkelling, surfing etc.
A brilliant asset for North Auckland.
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4.5/5
A lovely wildlife reserve location not too far away from Auckland city and close to facilities in Warkworth and Matakana.
Nice beaches to explore.
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4.5/5
Located within a predator protected wildlife reserve, native birds bring welcome regular song to this peninsular.
A marine reserve protects the northern side. The main campsite is essentially a wide open paddock with few trees and is set a little off the beach. The second site is for self contained vehicles only and is only half the price. Great swimming and lots of walks on offer.
