Located in Great Barrier Island/Aotea in the Auckland region
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Total campground capacity: 120 people
Surrounded by a mix of farmland, holiday homes and sand dunes, the campsite is sheltered and overlooks a tidal stream.
There are no public bins on Great Barrier Island/Aotea - take orange official council rubbish bags (available from local shops (prices vary) or the Auckland Council Service Centre) to drop off for free at Claris Landfill.
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
Bookings are required all year.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for the number of people in your party – there are no designated sites. Find space for your party on arrival.
On the South end of Medlands Beach, Great Barrier Island.
From Auckland via passenger and car ferry to Tryphena or Port FitzRoy, or air travel to Claris or Okiwi. Rental cars available for hire from Tryphena and Claris by arrangement.
Access: Narrow gravel roads to campsite, off main sealed road.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1824828, N5983154
Latitude: -36.27039426, Longitude: 175.50288341
This campground is Pack In Pack Out. There are no rubbish or recycling facilities. Council rubbish bags and clean recycling are accepted for free at the Claris landfill. See Great Barrier Island Claris landfill for opening hours.
You'll be asked to leave if you behave in a disorderly or offensive way, eg excessive alcohol, using foul language, noisy or riotous. Drinking in public and the public display of alcohol are not permitted.
Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Office | |
Phone: | +64 9 307 9279 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | auckland@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
Bledisloe House Level 7 24 Wellesley Street West Auckland 1010 |
Postal Address: |
Private Bag 68908 Wellesley Street Auckland 1141 |
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Kauaeranga Visitor Centre | |
Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 343 Thames 3540 |
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