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Otamure Bay, Whananaki North.
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite

Located in Whananaki area in the Northland region

Camp in a beach-front setting with large pōhutukawa trees for shade. Relax on the beach or walk along the coast.

 View a map of the campsite zones (PDF, 1,263K).

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

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 book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 20 May 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.

Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2025

Bookings are currently open.

Book Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite online.

Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

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 your chosen site.

Otamure Bay (Whananaki) campsite lies almost 30 km north of Whangarei, near Whananaki North on Northland's East Coast.

Go past Hikurangi on SH1. Turn off SH1 at Whananaki North Road, which becomes Rockell Road, and travel 27 km. The campsite is 4 km past Whananaki shop and school.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1732719, N6071514
Latitude: -35.49228157, Longitude: 174.46135262
  • Wasps and wasp nests may be present.
  • Northland reserve bylaws apply to Otamure Recreation Reserve.
  • Camp host on-site year round.
  • Check in from 2 pm.
  • Camp office hours are 8 am to 8 pm. From 1 May to 1 September the office closes at 6 pm.
  • Read the camp rules.

Gates: Camp gates and barrier arms are locked from 9:00 pm to 7:30 am. Only one vehicle at a time through the gates. Do not share your barrier arm code as it will only work once in either direction.

Water safety

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.

Rubbish and recycling

This campsite operates a ‘pack in, pack out’ policy for waste. There will be no rubbish collection. This includes compost and recycling.

The closest transfer station to the campsite is located at Hikurangi.

Walk in the nearby Motutara Recreation Reserve or the Watkin Powell Track.

Out on the headland there are several small, secluded beaches and some good fishing and diving spots.