Port Jackson campsite

Location

58 km north of Coromandel

Park or reserve

Port Jackson Recreation Reserve

Campsite category

Standard

Campsite details

  • Port Jackson campsite. Photo: www.naturespic.com.
    Port Jackson campsite

    Number of tent sites - 130
  • Maximum number of people - 450

At the northern tip of the Peninsula, this campsite is at the waters edge next to a beach. Maori archaeological sites are nearby including middens and a wahi tapu (sacred) site. Explore the area by foot or relax on the beach.

Notes

  • Gravel road access from Colville
  • Dogs are prohibited in the campsite

Getting there

Port Jackson.
Port Jackson

58 km north of Coromandel. From Coromandel take the Colville Road for 22km until the Whangaahei Junction, then turn left and follow the Port Jackson Road for 28km until you get to Fantail Bay. From Fantail Bay follow the road for a futher 8km.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1809781-N5959816

Facilities

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

 
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

Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 867 9080
Address:   Kauaeranga Valley
Thames 3577
Email:   kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
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