Located in Whananaki area in the Northland region
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
9 February to 25 December
26 December to 8 February
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. 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.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1732719, N6071514
Latitude: -35.49228157, Longitude: 174.46135262
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.
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.
Otamure Bay Campsite Office | |
Phone: | +64 9 433 8402 |
Email: | otamure@xtra.co.nz |
We respond to messages Monday to Friday. |
Whangarei Office | |
Phone: | +64 9 470 3300 |
Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
Email: | whangarei@doc.govt.nz |
Address: |
2 South End Ave Raumanga Whangarei 0110 |
Postal Address: |
PO Box 842 Whangarei 0140 |
Full office details |