Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite
Located in Whananaki area in the Northland region
Introduction
Camp in a beach-front setting with large pōhutukawa trees for shade. Relax on the beach or walk along the coast.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Coastal
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Shower - cold
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Diving and snorkelling
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Fees
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $9 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 pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
2023/24 bookings
Bookings for 1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024 will open in 2023. The opening date will be announced on this page in late March 2023.
All bookings operate on a first-come first-served basis. We do not operate waiting lists for bookings for future seasons, or currently booked-out facilities.
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.
Rubbish and recycling
From 1 February 2023 this campsite will be operating 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.
Stop kauri disease and protect kauri
- Scrub all soil off shoes and gear.
- Use cleaning stations.
- Always stay on the track.
Contacts
| Otamure Bay Campsite Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 433 8402 |
| Email: | otamure@xtra.co.nz |
| We respond to messages Monday to Friday. | |
| 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 |
| Full office details | |