This large campground is in the Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary. It's situated on the north eastern coast behind the sand dunes and between Phoenix Reef and Comet Rock.
Native plantings divide the campground into six areas. It has a flat, undulating grass surface and several water taps. Camp only in tents in this area.
Marked access points show where you can access the beach through the dunes.
There is an all modes and vehicle-based campground to the left toward Comet Rock.
Located on the Tāwharanui Marine Reserve
No fishing or collection of shellfish, seaweed or any other marine life. Do not feed fish.
We use traps and poisonous baits across the park to control animal pests. Do not touch traps, bait or bait stations.
Please follow the instructions on signs, and from our park rangers and contractors.
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
Follow the sealed road into the park, through the pest-proof gate and past the woolshed (on your right). The campground gate is on your left 750m from the pest -proof gate.
You will need a combination code to open the locked access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation. Follow the signposts to the campgrounds.
Visit Tāwharanui Regional Park for more access information.
$18.00 (GST inclusive)
$7.00 (GST inclusive)
$0.00 (GST inclusive)
Bookings can only be made six months in advance for campgrounds. Availability refreshes at midnight daily.
From 17 December to 31 January: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
From 1 February to 16 December: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 50 people.
Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.
Drinking water is from a treated bore supply and is safe to drink. Taps are located around the campground.
No power supply.
Each bay has a vault toilet block with two unisex cubicles. Bay three toilet block has one wheelchair friendly cubicle.
You can bring your own solar shower, shower tent and solar shower support. Showers must not be hung from trees.
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.
No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
You may stay in a tent, campermatic/pop top camper and all purpose-built vehicle, motorhome, campervan, caravan, 5th wheeler or bus.
You may not stay in portacoms or containers dwellings.
Fires prohibited at all times.
Beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands.
