Boulders Campsite

Bay of Plenty

Boulders Campsite

Bay of Plenty

At a glanceFree campsite

Free CampingBBQCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Free DOC campsite near Ōpōtiki with BBQ, toilets and stream swimming. Set among nikau palms and tawa forest. 4WD access only due to road damage.

Boulders Campsite sits beside the Te Waiti Stream in Urutawa Conservation Area, surrounded by nikau palms and tawa forest. This Department of Conservation site, located south of Ōpōtiki in the East Coast region, is popular for swimming and picnicking. The campsite offers BBQ facilities, tent sites, and toilets, with water available from the stream. Access requires a 4WD vehicle due to storm damage on the gravel road, which includes a low ford crossing and a steep, rough track down to the camping area. Fees are free.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Free Camping

Facilities

BBQ

Location

Boulders Campsite•BOP

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Common questions about Boulders Campsite

Is Boulders Campsite free to camp at?

We have Boulders Campsite in BOP recorded as a free camp, but we have not confirmed that with the operator, so treat it as unconfirmed. Sites change hands and councils bring in fees, so check the current rate before you commit to the drive.

What facilities does Boulders Campsite have?

Boulders Campsite has bbq, caravans, tent site, toilets and free camping. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Boulders Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Boulders Campsite, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Boulders Campsite?

Boulders Campsite sits in BOP. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Boulders Campsite

Facilities recorded for Boulders Campsite
Facility	On site
BBQ	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes
Free Camping	Yes

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