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Anaura Bay Campsite.
Anaura Bay Campsite

Located in Anaura Bay area in the East Coast region

Camp next to a beautiful beach and alongside a stream. The site is surrounded by forest and coastal bush. You must provide your own chemical toilet at this site.

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): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 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 from 24 October 2025 to 7 April 2026.

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.

24 October - 7 April

The campsite is open. Bookings are required. Can reach full capacity over Christmas and New Year.

8 April - 23 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

Water safety

Stay safe around the beach and streams. Don't swim alone, and wear life jackets when in boats, kayaks or SUPs. Keep children within arm’s reach and watch them carefully.

This bay can have strong waves, dangerous rip currents and unpredictable weather conditions. If you’re not confident you have the skills for the conditions, stay out.

Learn the five simple ways to stay safe in the water.

Water Safety Code – Water Safety New Zealand

Tsunami risk

The New Zealand coastline is at risk from tsunamis. If you feel a long or strong earthquake, see a sudden rise/fall in sea level, or hear loud/unusual noises from the sea, go immediately to the high ground 10 minutes walk north of the campsite.

Anaura Bay Walkway is located at the northern end of Anaura Bay.

Other walks in the area include: