Otamure Bay (Whananaki) campsite

Location

Whananaki North Rd, 26 km east of Hikurangi, 2 km past Whananaki Village on Rockell Road, Whananaki North

Campsite category

Standard

Fees

Feb 1st to Dec 24th $7.00 adult/night, $3.50 child/night (5 – 17 years). Dec 25th to Jan 31st $9.00 adult/night, $4.50 child/night (5 - 17 years).

Campsite details

Number of tent sites - approximately 100

Camp in a beachfront setting with large pohutukawa for shade. Relax on the beach or walk around the coast.

Getting there

Stunning bay at Otamure campsite.
Stunning bay at Otamure campsite

Go past Hikurangi on SH1. Turn off SH1 at Whananaki North Road. Travel 27 km. Campsite 2km past village on Rockell Road.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1732719-N6071514

Facilities

Water from tap Water from tap
Toilets Toilets
Rubbish Bin Rubbish Bin
Showers (cold) Showers (cold)

Activities

Diving/snorkelling Diving/snorkelling
Fishing Fishing

You find a lovely walk in the nearby Motutara Recreation Reserve. Out on the headland there are several small, secluded beaches and some good fishing and diving spots. Please leave gates as you find them.

Plan and prepare

Types of Conservation Campsite

You can drive to most Conservation Campsites and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.

Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.

Booking

  • No bookings required – first come/first served.
  • Camp hosts on site from Labour Weekend to Easter - +64 9 433 8402
  • Self-registration during off-peak period
  • Back-country hut pass does not apply
  • Campervan access / eligible for NZMCA pass (except during peak period)
  • View the camp rules

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Information

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

Whangarei Area Office
Phone:      +64 9 470 3304
Email:   whangareiao@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park
Phone:      +64 9 433 6554
Address:   RD 4
Hikurangi 0181
Full office details