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Organisation |
Motutara FarmCommercial organisation |
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Location |
North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Whangarei |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Open from 2nd December until 26th February. Outside of these dates we are closed. |
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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? 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 |
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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. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? Owner Operated Campsite This campground is independently operated by the owner. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? Cold shower At least one cold shower is available. Cold |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? No dump station This location has no dump stations for the disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot. Site bookings are essential between December 25 and February 6. |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? No powered sites This campsite does not offer any powered sites with an electricity supply. |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. |
Dogs |
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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. This is a working farm so please leave your dog at home. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? No WiFi There is no WiFi access available. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
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10/10 | 7 |
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6/10 | 1 |
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5.0/5
What an amazing campsite located on two surf beaches and a calm estury less than an hour from Whangarei.
Long drop toilets, cold water taps & showers, but no powered sites.
Amazing views from most locations but only open during the summer months.
Reviewed 9 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
Stunning setting.
Very cleverly laid out so you didn’t feel on top of one another. Toilets all long drops but clean and non smelly (use the newer ones) only cold showers.
They have cut walks along the coastline and can walk into town. No wifi. Definitely recommend. Wish we could have stayed longer
Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in December 2019
Customer
5.0/5
We were late November, almost the only guests on 75ha dreamland with three beautiful beaches to choose from.
It is worth a trip over here ... something nicer, there is little. Place no. 1 at Kings Beach is a great location.
Cold shower house and toilet cottage has spread it all over the place. No public kitchen so self containt necessary.
Those looking for Robinson Bay is right here.
Thanks to the farmer that he lets us share in his paradise.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
One of the most amazing camping places in New Zealand.
Every camping spot has a view of the sea or estuary, there are private beach camping areas away from everyone with own toilet and fresh water. We stayed in motorhome overlooking kings beach and sea. There are many walks one in particular over to another secluded beach and to the estuary which is great for snorkelling. Kings beach is great for swimming, fishing, boogy boarding and surfing. The shop takeaway in Whananaki has wicked hot chips and they sell alcohol as well as the usual shop items also second hand books. Will definitely return and recommend this to all travellers to New Zealand as well as New Zealanders as a place to stay.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
If you like DOC camps and are happy to have a long drop toilet and a cold shower...this place is probably the best camp we've stayed at in NZ, and we've stayed at a lot!
Just amazing views, really good hosts and awesome snorkelling and kayaking. Everything is set up for an easy holiday.. ...just beware the local shop although handy for an ice-cream or chocolate is blinking expensive, make sure you take everything you need with you.
We will be back !!!
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Simply stunning.Its a working farm so there are cows around.
But the place is huge. We parked on the edge of a cliff overlooking the beach. There are campsites hidden all throughout the area with some being beach access only (truly secluded). There are 3 beaches and climb the fence to enter teh conservation for even more stunnin views and beaches. Truly a gem for camping in Northland. Note we were there in March so it was very quiet... I imagine it can get busy. And there is only a dairy in town.... so pack appropriately.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Customer
5.0/5
The facilities are basic but the site is really really nice - and huge at that!
There are 2 lovely beaches and a bay to enjoy and a beach walk along to local village shop.
Reviewed over 11 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
What an amazing campsite located on two surf beaches and a calm estury less than an hour from Whangarei.
Long drop toilets, cold water taps & showers, but no powered sites.
Amazing views from most locations but only open during the summer months.
Reviewed 9 months ago
Customer
5.0/5
Stunning setting.
Very cleverly laid out so you didn’t feel on top of one another. Toilets all long drops but clean and non smelly (use the newer ones) only cold showers.
They have cut walks along the coastline and can walk into town. No wifi. Definitely recommend. Wish we could have stayed longer
Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in December 2019
Customer
5.0/5
We were late November, almost the only guests on 75ha dreamland with three beautiful beaches to choose from.
It is worth a trip over here ... something nicer, there is little. Place no. 1 at Kings Beach is a great location.
Cold shower house and toilet cottage has spread it all over the place. No public kitchen so self containt necessary.
Those looking for Robinson Bay is right here.
Thanks to the farmer that he lets us share in his paradise.
Reviewed almost 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
One of the most amazing camping places in New Zealand.
Every camping spot has a view of the sea or estuary, there are private beach camping areas away from everyone with own toilet and fresh water. We stayed in motorhome overlooking kings beach and sea. There are many walks one in particular over to another secluded beach and to the estuary which is great for snorkelling. Kings beach is great for swimming, fishing, boogy boarding and surfing. The shop takeaway in Whananaki has wicked hot chips and they sell alcohol as well as the usual shop items also second hand books. Will definitely return and recommend this to all travellers to New Zealand as well as New Zealanders as a place to stay.
Reviewed over 7 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
If you like DOC camps and are happy to have a long drop toilet and a cold shower...this place is probably the best camp we've stayed at in NZ, and we've stayed at a lot!
Just amazing views, really good hosts and awesome snorkelling and kayaking. Everything is set up for an easy holiday.. ...just beware the local shop although handy for an ice-cream or chocolate is blinking expensive, make sure you take everything you need with you.
We will be back !!!
Reviewed almost 8 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Simply stunning.Its a working farm so there are cows around.
But the place is huge. We parked on the edge of a cliff overlooking the beach. There are campsites hidden all throughout the area with some being beach access only (truly secluded). There are 3 beaches and climb the fence to enter teh conservation for even more stunnin views and beaches. Truly a gem for camping in Northland. Note we were there in March so it was very quiet... I imagine it can get busy. And there is only a dairy in town.... so pack appropriately.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in March 2014
Customer
3.0/5
We stayed here for 1 night.
+ Fantastic view and the sites are right on the beach,
+ Awesome location,
+ Friendly staff,
- A lot more expensive than expected (minimum $28 a night per pitch) all unpowered,
- Long drop toilets, unexpected for the cost of the sites,
Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in February 2013
Customer
5.0/5
The facilities are basic but the site is really really nice - and huge at that!
There are 2 lovely beaches and a bay to enjoy and a beach walk along to local village shop.
Reviewed over 11 years ago
Customer