Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) campsite
Location
Puriri Bay, Whangaruru North is located about 30 km south-east of Russell
Park or reserve
Whangaruru North Head
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). $14 minimum fee beachfront sites/night
Campsite details
- Number of tent sites - 75
Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this attractive campsite offers sheltered waters, walking, swimming and boating activities.
Notes
- Access: Last 2 km gravel
- Foot access only from car park 1 July - 30 Nov.
- Recycling facilities available
- Camp hosts on site from Labour Weekend – first Saturday after Easter
- View the camp rules
Getting there

Whangaruru campsite
Turn off SH1, 15 km north of Whangarei into Russell Rd. After about 30 km (north of Ngaiotonga) turn into Whangaruru North Rd.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1723562-6085659
Facilities

Water from tap

Toilets

Rubbish Bin

Showers (cold)
Plan and prepare
Types of Conservation Campsite
Conservation Campsites are accessible by vehicle. You can drive to most 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
- Bookings required for the peak season, phone Puriri Bay campsite : +64 9 433 6160
- Self-registration during off-peak period
- Backcountry hut pass does not apply
- Campervan access/eligible for NZMCA pass (except during peak period)
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