Sanctuary Campsite

Bay of Plenty

Sanctuary Campsite

Bay of Plenty

At a glance

CampgroundCaravansTent SiteToilets

About this campsite

Sanctuary Campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Bay of Plenty. DOC-managed site beside Minginui Stream with tent and caravan sites, toilets.

Sanctuary Campsite is a Department of Conservation conservation campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Bay of Plenty. This small site by the Minginui Stream accommodates caravans and tents, with basic toilet facilities provided. The campsite protects remnant podocarp forest and serves as a bird sanctuary, with kiwi known to inhabit the area. The Sanctuary Track offers an easy loop walk through ancient podocarp forest. Access is via Sanctuary Road off Minginui Road near Minginui village. Dogs are prohibited to protect native birdlife. For current camping fees and conditions, contact the Department of Conservation.

What this place offers

Amenities

Toilets

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Location

Sanctuary Campsite•BOP

Explore on our map Get Directions Open in Maps

Common questions about Sanctuary Campsite

What facilities does Sanctuary Campsite have?

Sanctuary Campsite has caravans, tent site and toilets. 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 Sanctuary Campsite online?

We hold no online booking link for Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary Campsite?

Sanctuary 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 Sanctuary Campsite

Facilities recorded for Sanctuary Campsite
Facility	On site
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes
Toilets	Yes

Nearby Campsites

within 50km

5.7 km away

BOP

Mangamate campsite

Mangamate Campsite in Whirinaki Forest Park offers riverside camping among native forest with barbecue facilities, toilets and wheelchair-accessible fishing platforms.

7.6 km away

BOP

Verns Camp

Verns Camp: DOC basic campsite in Whirinaki Te Pua-a-Tāne Conservation Park, Bay of Plenty. Toilets, shelter, fireplace, water supply. Historic track cutter site.

11.3 km away

BOP

Mid Okahu Road Campsite

Camp on grass terraces adjacent to Okahu Stream. Good picnicking and walking in the forest.

16.7 km away

BOP

Mimiha Bridge Campsite

Mimiha Bridge Campsite is a basic DOC site beside a stream in Te Urewera, Bay of Plenty. Minimal facilities; suitable for self-sufficient campers.

23.1 km away

BOP

Motor Camp

Motor Camp in Bay of Plenty provides camping facilities for motorhomes and caravans. Contact the operator to confirm amenities, fees and booking details.