Otamure Bay (Whananaki) campsite

Campsite category

Standard

Facilities

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

Fees

25 December - 31 January: adult $10.00, child (5 - 17 years) $5.00. All other times: adult $8.00, child (5 - 17 years) $4.00. Children under 5 years: free

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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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.

Location

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

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

Notes

  • Camp office hours are 7.30am - 8.00pm
  • Camp gates and barrier arms are locked from 9.00pm - 7.30am

Rubbish disposal

Campers staying in the camp are required to purchase a $2.00 rubbish bag to assist with the costs associated with the disposal of rubbish and recyclable items.

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.

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Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

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

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