Bookings required
25 October - 22 April
The campsite is open. Bookings are required. Can reach full capacity over Christmas and New Year.
23 April - 24 October
The campsite is closed.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Facilities and services
- Toilets are not provided – campers must bring or have access to a chemical toilet.
- Chemical dump stations are provided all season for cassette toliets.
- Rubbish bags are provided over the Christmas/New Year period only. These are collected between 10 am and 10:30 am every second day. Take all rubbish with you otherwise.
- Water is limited. Bring your own.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Pay at the time of booking.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 22 April 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
25 October - 22 April
The campsite is open. Bookings are required. Can reach full capacity over Christmas and New Year.
23 April - 24 October
The campsite is closed.
Book Anaura Bay Campsite online.
All bookings must be made online. There is no facility for phone or in person bookings.
Your booking will be for your chosen site.
Turn off SH35 onto Anaura Road, about 67 km north of Gisborne. Travel a further 8.7 km down Anaura Road.
Anaura Bay is north of Tolaga Bay and south of Tokomaru Bay.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E2064734, N5754983
Latitude: -38.2330462, Longitude: 178.30831797
Anaura Bay Walkway is located at the northern end of Anaura Bay.
Other walks in the area include:
- Mt Hikurangi Track – 80 km north
- Cooks Cove Walkway – 20 km south
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone: | +64 7 867 9080 |
Email: | kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: | 995C Kauaeranga Valley Road Thames 3577 |
Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |