Is a tent only campground on the northern coast behind the sand dunes between Phoenix Reef and Comet rock. The campground is located in the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary.
Adult |
$15/night |
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Child |
$6/night |
Tawharanui Bach has a kitchen/dinning area, with a separate lounge, three bedrooms and a bathroom containing shower, toilet and sink.
Mid Week Summer |
$168/night |
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Mid Week Winter |
$112/night |
Weekend and Public Holidays |
$168/night |
Is an all modes (up to 8 meters in length) campground on the northern coast behind the sand dunes between Phoenix Reef and Comet rock. The campground is located in the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary.
Adult |
$15/night |
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Child |
$6/night |
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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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Auckland CouncilCouncil organisation |
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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Warkworth |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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. |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Book at +64 9 301 0101 or regionalparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz |
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DogsDoes 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. |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Beautiful scenery
✓ Close to beach
✓ Abundant native birds
✓ Space to spread out
✓ Great hiking trails
𐄂 Basic amenities
𐄂 Smelly toilets
Beautiful spot!
Love this place!
Amazing!
Our favorite campsite.
Plenty of space, water and long drops available.
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9/10 | 15 |
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8/10 | 6 |
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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.
Reviewed 7 months ago
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.
Reviewed 9 months ago
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.
Reviewed 9 months ago
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.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Only basic drop toilets, but this is one awesome park with great hikes and beach.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
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
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Great open space for exploring with running and walking tracks galore!
Reviewed about 2 years ago
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.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.5/5
Plenty of space, water and long drops available.
Lovely walks and beach. $16 pp to camp. Heard kiwi at night.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
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.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
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.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
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.
Reviewed 7 months ago
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.
Reviewed 9 months ago
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.
Reviewed 9 months ago
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.
Reviewed over 1 year ago
4.5/5
Only basic drop toilets, but this is one awesome park with great hikes and beach.
Reviewed almost 2 years ago
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
Reviewed about 2 years ago
5.0/5
Great open space for exploring with running and walking tracks galore!
Reviewed about 2 years ago
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.
Reviewed about 2 years ago
4.5/5
Plenty of space, water and long drops available.
Lovely walks and beach. $16 pp to camp. Heard kiwi at night.
Reviewed over 2 years ago
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.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
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.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
5.0/5
Love this place!
Such a beautiful setting with easy access to the wonderful beach. Idyllic.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
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
Reviewed about 6 years ago
4.5/5
Very nice natural park, perfect for walking and swimming.
Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in March 2017
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.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in March 2016
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.
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
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!).
Reviewed about 9 years ago
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.
Reviewed about 9 years ago
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.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
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.
Reviewed about 10 years ago
4.0/5
Great campground.
Lots of nice grass spots to set up camp. Close to awesome beach.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2014
4.5/5
lots of activities to do, plus the most clean long drop I have ever seen ;-)
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
4.5/5
$12 per night.
Nice area and campground with good walking tracks
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
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.
Reviewed almost 12 years ago
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.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012
5.0/5
One of Auckland Regional Council's successes.
One hour North of Auckland. My favourite Auckland beach.
Reviewed over 12 years ago
4.5/5
Bush walks, marine reserve, snorkelling, surfing etc.
A brilliant asset for North Auckland.
Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in January 2012
5.0/5
Lovely scenery, friendly rangers, many walks, great nature, beautiful beach!
Reviewed over 13 years ago
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.
Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in March 2010
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.
Reviewed over 14 years ago