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Harbour city with regional-park beaches and the Hauraki Gulf islands.
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Auckland
Around Auckland the camping is coastal — regional parks on both harbours, the surf beaches of the west coast and the Hauraki Gulf islands a ferry away. Sites are family-friendly and close to the city. Summer is warm and humid; book the holiday weekends early.
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153 campgrounds, caravan parks and accommodation across the region

Te Haruhi Bay Campground
Flat, grassed campground behind Te Haruhi Bay dunes in Shakespear Regional Park. Predator-fenced sanctuary with native birdlife and gulf views.

Waterfalls Estate - Motel & Campground
Absolute waterfront campground in Paihia with caravan and tent sites, private beach, swimming pool, Haruru Falls views, and free kayak hire since the 1950s.

Waipoua Forest Campground & Accommodation
Waipoua Forest Campground offers tent and campervan sites with hot showers and communal kitchen. Ideal base for exploring Waipoua Forest and Hokianga.

Glinks Gully Camping Park
Glinks Gully Camping Park on Pouto Peninsula offers powered sites, toilets and Tasman Sea views. Managed by NZMCA with fishing and surfing nearby.

Bland Bay Motor Camp
Bland Bay Motor Camp in Northland offers powered and unpowered sites with ablution blocks, kitchen, laundry and dump station. Managed by Holiday Parks NZ.

Apple Dam Campsite
Apple Dam Campsite in Northland's Omahuta and Puketi forests is a basic Te Araroa Trail stop, one of two designated camping areas for trampers in the region.

Whananaki Holiday Park
Whananaki Holiday Park in Northland provides camping sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes. Contact directly for facilities and bookings.

Matauri Bay Holiday Park
Beachfront holiday park near Kerikeri offering powered and non-powered sites, cabins and chalets. Beach access, dump point, close to Rainbow Warrior dive site.

Motutara Farm Campsite
Motutara Farm Campsite at Whananaki offers 200+ sites across coastal farmland near Whangarei, with beach access, varied site options, and family heritage dating to 1915.

Orongo Bay Holiday Park
Award-winning holiday park near Russell, Northland, featuring native bush, wild kiwi sightings, dump point facilities and eco-friendly accommodation options.

Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park
Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park in Northland offers beachfront camping, cabins, and caravan sites with a boat ramp, beach access, and family-friendly facilities.

Moir Point Youth Camp
Moir Point Youth Camp in Mangawhai offers Christian centre accommodation including lodges and camping facilities with estuary views, suitable for groups and retreats.

Pahia TOP10 Holiday Park
Paihia TOP 10 Holiday Park in Northland offers waterfront tent sites, powered hardstands, and grass camping near Bay of Islands attractions and activities.

Opononi Beach Holiday Park
Opononi Beach Holiday Park offers powered sites, tent camping and caravan spots beside Hokianga Harbour, near Waipoua Kauri Forest in Northland.

Russell Top10 Holiday Park
Award-winning Russell Top10 Holiday Park offers clifftop views over Russell village and the Bay of Islands, with powered and unpowered sites for tents and caravans.

Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park
Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park in Kaihu offers camping on two hectares of riverside parkland with native bush surroundings and access to Northland attractions.

Lonsdale Outdoor Education Park
Northland outdoor education centre near Kaeo with lodges sleeping up to 75, tent sites, and bush surroundings—ideal for school camps and group activities.

Kerikeri Wagon Wheel Holiday Park
Kerikeri Wagon Wheel Holiday Park campground in Northland offers convenient access to Kerikeri township and the Bay of Islands, with special rates for extended stays.

Tutukaka Holiday Park
Family-orientated campground near Tutukaka offering tent sites, powered sites, cabins, and self-contained units with access to Poor Knights marine reserve.

Whangarei Top 10 Holiday Park
Whangarei Top 10 Holiday Park offers powered caravan sites, tent sites, dump point, showers and toilets in Northland's main city centre location.

Dargaville Holiday Park
Dargaville Holiday Park offers powered and non-powered camping on three acres of parkland near Baylys Beach, Kai Iwi Lakes and Waipoua Forest on the Kauri Coast.

Baylys Beach Holiday Park
Year-round holiday park near Dargaville offering cabins, campervan sites and camping, close to Ripiro Beach and Waipoua Forest on Northland's west coast.

Treasure Island
Treasure Island at Pataua South offers powered and unpowered camping near lagoon and surf beaches, 30 minutes from Whangarei in Northland.

Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Campsite

Matakohe Holiday Park
Family-owned Matakohe Holiday Park on Northland's Kauri Coast with powered/unpowered sites, hot showers, dump point & views of Kaipara Harbour.

Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park
Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park in Northland offers cabins, caravan sites and beachfront camping with amenities, boat ramp and access to beaches and activities.

Camp Waipu Cove
Beachfront camping 90 minutes north of Auckland. Non-powered sites, cabins, shared facilities, free internet. Not-for-profit operation at award-winning Waipu Cove.

Paparoa Motor Camp
Paparoa Motor Camp offers powered and tent sites, cabins, communal facilities and easy village access near Dargaville, Northland—close to the Kauri Museum.

Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve
Free camping at Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve in Northland. Caravan and tent sites with toilets, near limestone caves featuring glowworms and formations.

Beach Front Campground

Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park
Ruakaka Beach Holiday Park offers cabins, powered and non-powered sites for tents, caravans and campervans across multiple grassed camping areas in Northland.

The Cowshed Camping Site
The Cowshed Camping Site near Kaikohe offers tent and caravan sites with hot showers, flush toilets and wi-fi on a working Northland farm.

Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite

Mangawai Beach Hideaway Park
Mangawai Beach Hideaway Park in Mangawhai Heads, Northland, offers holiday park accommodation and camping near the harbour estuary and beaches.

Mangawhai Park
Mangawhai Park offers powered sites with harbour views, modern amenities, kitchen facilities and free Wi-Fi near Mangawhai's estuary and boat ramp.

Riverside Holiday Park
Riverside Holiday Park in Mangawhai, Northland offers caravan sites with estuary views, dump station, laundry and wifi, 100km north of Auckland.

Waorahi Campsite
Waorahi Campsite in Brynderwyn Hills Scenic Reserve, Northland. Basic tent sites with shelter, popular with Te Araroa trampers exploring bush tracks.

Uretiti Beach Campsite

Waitangi Holiday Park
Waitangi Holiday Park in Bay of Islands offers tent and caravan sites beside the Waitangi River, walking distance to Paihia and the Treaty Grounds.

Puketi Recreation Area Campsite

Nikau Bay Camp
Nikau Bay Camp on Northland's Ngunguru River offers seasonal waterfront camping from mid-September to April. Contact operator for facilities, pricing and bookings.

Whangaruru Beachfront Camp
Whangaruru Beachfront Camp in Northland offers coastal camping with direct beach access. Contact the operator to confirm facilities and booking details.

Trounson Kauri Park Campground

Bay of Islands Holiday Park
Family holiday park between Paihia and Kerikeri with powered sites, pool, camp kitchen, playground and modern facilities along the Waitangi River.

Waikahoa Bay Campsite
Waikahoa Bay Campsite in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park, Northland. DOC conservation campsite with 35 tent sites, basic facilities, beach access. Walk-in only.

Gibby's Place
Gibby's Place campground on Kerikeri Road, Northland, offers accommodation near town and Bay of Islands attractions. Phone (09) 407 9024 for details.

Snow's Farm
Snow's Farm campsite near Marangai, New Zealand. Basic camping accommodation. Contact directly to confirm facilities, fees and availability.

Freedom camping, no tents
Whangarei District Council freedom camping area for caravans with toilets. No tents allowed. Check self-containment rules before visiting Northland.

One Tree Point Self Contained Camping
Self-contained campervan site at One Tree Point boatramp carpark, Northland. One-night maximum. No tents. Managed by Whangarei District Council.

Kowharewa Bay Freedom Camping
Free waterfront freedom camping on Tutukaka Peninsula near Whangarei. Caravans only, toilets provided. Open Feb–Dec, one-night maximum. No tents allowed.

Whananaki South Recreation Reserve
Whananaki South Recreation Reserve in Northland offers camping near coastal beaches. Contact local council for facilities, fees and booking details.

Camping camper vans
Camping camper vans campsite in Nelson/Tasman, New Zealand. Contact operator to confirm facilities, fees and booking details for self-sufficient camping.

Pahi beach motorcamp
Pahi Beach Holiday Park offers camping, cabins and boat access on Kaipara Harbour in Northland, 90 minutes from Auckland with full amenities and waterfront sites.

The Kumara Box Camping and Museum
The Kumara Box combines camping and museum facilities in West Coast's Kumara. Contact the operator directly to confirm services, fees and availability.

Freedom Camping and Water
Freedom Camping and Water in Northland provides caravan and tent sites with toilets. Contact the operator to confirm fees, access and booking details.

Jaggers camp
Jaggers Camp near Taurikura, Northland offers low-cost motorhome and caravan camping on Manaia View Farms with basic facilities in a rural setting.

Te Ara Roa Walkers Camp
Te Ara Roa Walkers Camp in Taiharuru, Northland, offers basic facilities exclusively for Te Araroa trail walkers, with tent sites, hot showers, and no vehicle access.

Raetea Peak Camp Site
Free backcountry campsite in Raetea Forest, Northland, with basic facilities near Mangamuka Gorge. Toilets and stream water available, 18km from Kaitaia.

Kai Iwi Lakes Campsite (Promenade Point)
Promenade Point campground on Lake Taharoa offers non-powered tent and caravan sites with flush toilets, 35km from Dargaville in Northland's Kai Iwi Lakes area.

Okaihau Rail Stay
Motorhome parking, tent sites and vintage railway carriage accommodation at Okaihau, Northland. Located on the Twin Coast Cycle Trail route.

The Cowshed
Rustic farm campsite near Kaikohe, Northland, with powered sites, hot showers, kitchen, free wifi and pet-friendly facilities close to Ngawha hot springs.

Baldrock View Farm
Baldrock View Farm offers rural camping in Northland. Contact operators to confirm facilities, bookings and fees for this farm-based campsite experience.

View island
View Island campsite in Northland. Confirm access, requirements and permitted camping areas with local authorities before visiting this location.

Makene Road Camp Site
Makene Road Camp Site near Taikawhana, Northland, offers camping for tents and campervans with access to Raetea Forest tramping tracks and native birdlife.

Pine Beach Camp Ground
Pine Beach Camp Ground on Lake Taharoa in Northland offers powered and non-powered sites for tents, caravans and motorhomes with flush toilets and showers.

Pouto Marine Hall Camping
Pouto Marine Hall Camping in Northland offers powered sites, communal facilities and Tasman Sea views. Advance booking required via Inugo app for boom gate access.

Cable Bay Campsite

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Bay Campsite

Forest Pools Campsite
Forest Pools Campsite near Waipapa, Northland. DOC-managed site for caravans and tents. Confirm current camping status with DOC before visiting.

Waipu Caves Farm Park
Camp at Waipu Caves Farm Park in Northland with tent and motorhome sites, glowworm cave tours, bushwalking, and rock climbing in native forest surroundings.

Down to Earth NZ
Down to Earth NZ is a backcountry camping site in Northland for self-sufficient campers seeking remote outdoor experiences with minimal facilities.

Ocean Beach Car Park Freedom Camping
Ocean Beach Car Park at Whangārei Heads offers freedom camping for self-contained caravans with showers and toilets in scenic Northland coastal setting.

Wairere Boulders Campsite
Peaceful campsite at Wairere Boulders Nature Reserve in Hokianga, Northland, with powered sites, amenities and access to remarkable geological rock formations.

Reotahi Beach Reserve
Reotahi Beach Reserve offers basic coastal camping in Northland with beach access. Contact local authorities to confirm facilities, fees and camping conditions.

Blue Heron Motel and Campsite
Blue Heron Motel and Campsite in Northland offers powered and unpowered sites, dump point, holiday homes and cabins near Whangarei Heads waterfront.

parua Bay campsite
Parua Bay Campsite in Northland, New Zealand. Contact local authorities to confirm facilities, access, and booking details for this coastal camping area.

Two Ponga Park
Two Ponga Park, Okaihau: council-managed overnight campervan parking in Northland for self-contained vehicles. Two-night limit, toilets available.

Camp Morley
Camp Morley at Clarks Beach Road, Waiau Pa offers cabins, halls and beach access with harbour views toward Auckland's Sky Tower and airport.

Sonshine Ranch Outdoor Adventure Centre
Outdoor adventure centre near Clevedon offering group accommodation, school camps, horse riding and corporate retreats in a rural Auckland setting for up to 70 people.

Goat Island Camping and Accommodation
Goat Island Camping and Accommodation near Leigh, Auckland offers tent and RV sites with restrooms, wifi, pet-friendly options and access to the marine reserve.

The Green Campsite

Auckland Outdoor Naturist Club

Seaview Campground
Seaview Campground at Tāpapakanga Regional Park offers flat, grassed vehicle camping near Auckland. Managed by Auckland Council with unpowered sites available.

Atiu Creek Campground
Vehicle-based campground at Ātiu Creek Regional Park, Tapora, with caravan and tent sites plus horse paddock. Managed by Auckland Council; bookings required.

Tunnel Campsite

Blue Light Āwhitu Youth Camp
Blue Light Āwhitu Youth Camp in Āwhitu Regional Park offers group accommodation and outdoor programmes for schools and youth organisations on Manukau Harbour.

Sullivans Bay Campground
Vehicle-based camping at Mahurangi Regional Park with unpowered tent and caravan sites, beachfront access, water sports and coastal walking tracks.

Motu Moana Scout Camp
Motu Moana Scout Camp in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, offers large group camping for 25-500 people with hot showers, toilets, abseiling tower and flying fox.

Craw Campsite
Grassed campsite for caravans and tents at the old Craw Homestead ridge in Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, with access to Anawhata Beach walking tracks.

Harataonga Campsite

Waiwera Holiday Park
Waiwera Holiday Park offers a base near Auckland's coast, close to Wenderholm Regional Park and Waiwera hot pools. Contact the operator for facilities.

Schischka Campground
Schischka Campground in Wenderholm Regional Park, Auckland, offers spacious waterside camping for all modes beside the Puhoi River Estuary with modern facilities.

Willow Park
Willow Park campsite in Auckland region, New Zealand. Contact local tourism information for current facilities, fees and booking details before visiting.

Auckland North Shore Motels and Holiday Park
Auckland North Shore holiday park offering caravan and tent sites with power, dump point, drinking water, showers and toilets on Northcote Road.

Hunua Falls Camp
Group camp in Hunua Ranges Regional Park, 50 minutes from Auckland. Exclusive-use bookings for 119 beds, surrounded by native bush and walking tracks.

Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park
Ōrewa Beach Holiday Park in Auckland offers powered sites, tent camping, showers, toilets, drinking water and dump point. Managed by Auckland Council.

Motuora Island campsite
Pest-free island conservation campsite in Auckland, accessible by boat only. Home to kiwi, native bush, beaches and walking tracks. DOC bookings essential.

Tawhitokino Campsite
Remote backcountry tent campsite at Tawhitokino Beach near Kawakawa Bay, accessible only on foot at low tide. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings essential.

Tāwharanui Campground

Pararaha Valley Campsite

Brook Campground
Brook Campground at Āwhitu Regional Park offers basic grass camping for tents and caravans, with toilets, water and barbecues on Brook Road, Āwhitu, Auckland.

Ambury Campground
Basic campground at Ambury Regional Park, Māngere Bridge. Ten hardstand sites for caravans and tents, with toilets and drinking water near Manukau Harbour.

Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp
Motutapu Outdoor Education Camp offers group accommodation and outdoor education programmes on historic Motutapu Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf.

Whatipu Caves Campground
Whatipu Caves Campground in Auckland offers backcountry tent camping for self-sufficient trampers seeking remote, rugged outdoor experiences in the region.

Kiwanis Lodge

Whatipu Campground
Whatipu Campground in Auckland offers access to west coast beaches and Manukau Harbour tracks. Contact the operator to confirm facilities and booking details.

Schlaepfer Park Scout Camp
Schlaepfer Park Scout Camp in Pukekohe provides indoor bunkrooms and outdoor camping sites with water access, plus a Bush Chapel for events and groups.

Karamatura Valley Campground

North Piha Campers’ Club Campground
North Piha Campers' Club Campground in Auckland's west coast accommodates caravans. Contact the operator directly to confirm facilities and bookings.

Whangateau Holiday Park
Whangateau Holiday Park in Auckland offers camping and holiday accommodation near the harbour. Contact the park directly to confirm facilities and bookings.

Auckland Sun Club
Auckland Sun Club offers naturist camping and accommodation in West Auckland's bush, with powered sites, cabins, sauna and native birdlife for members and visitors.

Odlin Campsite
Odlin Campsite near Karekare offers walk-in backcountry tent camping 50km from Auckland CBD. Walk 2.8km to this isolated Auckland Council site for up to 20 campers.

Medlands Beach Campsite

Barn Paddock Campground

Sandspit Motor Camp
Sandspit Motor Camp in Waiuku offers beachfront camping for tents and campervans. BBQ facilities, parking and water access for swimming and kayaking available.

Port Albert Camping
Port Albert Camping in Auckland offers powered and unpowered sites with water, showers and toilets near Port Albert Wharf Reserve's self-contained parking.

McCreadies Paddock Campsite

Sunset Ridge
Low-cost basic camping in Helensville, Auckland Region. Quiet rural setting with friendly hosts, clean facilities, campfires permitted. Dark skies, sheep and chickens on-site.

Orua Bay Beach Motor Camp
Orua Bay Beach Motor Camp on Awhitu Peninsula offers direct beach access and waterfront views. Currently seasonal patrons only—contact for availability.

Raroa
Raroa Campsite in Whangaparāoa overlooks Polkinghorne Bay, 45 minutes north of Auckland. Operated by GirlGuiding NZ for camps and group events.

Ōpanuku Campsite
Ōpanuku Campsite in Auckland offers camping access. Contact the site directly to confirm facilities, fees and booking details before your visit.

Camp Sladdin
Camp Sladdin in Clevedon Scenic Reserve, Auckland, offers group accommodation, kitchen facilities, meeting hall and bush walks for Scout groups and community organisations.

Camp Maynard
Scout camp in Albany, Auckland sleeping up to 60. Bunkrooms, kitchen, facilities. Available for hire with good radio reception. Hosts annual JOTA/JOTI event.

Muriwai Motor Camp
Muriwai Motor Camp near Auckland offers powered and unpowered sites with showers and drinking water, close to black sand beaches and gannet colony viewing.

Charcoal Burner's Camp
Charcoal Burner's Camp in Auckland region offers a campsite experience. Contact local authorities to confirm facilities, access and fees before visiting.

Chosen Valley Christian Camp
Chosen Valley Christian Camp in Auckland offers dormitory accommodation for up to 118, bush huts, and tent sites, 45 minutes from the city centre.

Pae o te Rangi Campground

Motuihe Island Campsite

Waitawa Bay (sea kayak) Campground

Poukaraka Flats Campground

Clarks Beach Holiday Park
Spacious Auckland holiday park on Manukau Harbour with powered sites, kitchen facilities, pool, playground and beach access, 35-40 minutes from the airport.

Sheep World camping
Sheep World camping at Sheepworld Farm Park near Warkworth offers powered campervan sites with ensuites, tent sites, café and farm park experiences on SH1.

Burgin Field
Burgin Field in Auckland's Waitakere bush offers group camping and day hire through Girl Guiding New Zealand, with basic facilities and outdoor chapel.

Orere Point Top 10 Holiday Park
Orere Point TOP 10 Holiday Park in Auckland offers coastal camping, cabins and units near the Firth of Thames, one hour from Auckland's city centre.

Whangapoua Campsite

Piha Domain Motor Camp
Seasonal campground at Piha Beach offering powered sites, tent camping and caravan facilities. Pet-friendly with showers, toilets and drinking water near Auckland's west coast.

Te Wharau / Malua Bay Campground
Backcountry tent site at Duder Regional Park, accessible by sea kayak. Managed by Auckland Council with grass terraces beside Te Wharau Bay and coastal tracks.

Camp Adair
Camp Adair in Hunua, Auckland, is a historic YMCA group camping facility on 100 acres near Hunua Ranges, accommodating up to 374 people in bunkrooms with shared facilities.

Awana Beach Campsite
DOC-managed campsite on Great Barrier Island near Awana Beach surf spot. Grassy sites by estuary with toilets, cold showers, tap water. Wildlife viewing opportunities.

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

Beach Front Campground
Tents-only beachfront campground at Tāpapakanga Regional Park, Auckland. Grassed site beside Ashby Beach overlooking the Firth of Thames, with BBQs nearby.

Waikaha Stream Campground

Sunburst Reserve Self Contained camping
Sunburst Reserve Self Contained camping in Auckland offers drinking water, showers and toilets for certified self-contained caravans and campervans.

Takapuna Beach Holiday Park
Waterfront camping at Takapuna Beach with views to Rangitoto Island. Free showers, WiFi, shared kitchen, near cafes and shops in Auckland's North Shore.

Akapoua Bay Campsite

Peninsula Campground
Peninsula Campground at Āwhitu Regional Park offers beachside camping on Manukau Harbour with toilets, water and barbecues. Seasonal operation, 7-night max stay.

Remiger Bush Campsite
Remiger Bush Campsite near Puhoi offers camping in native bush within Remigers Bush Scenic Reserve. Contact DOC or Auckland Council for details.

Te Muri Beach Campground
Backcountry tent camping at Te Muri Beach, a grassed Auckland Council site accessible by boat or foot. Part of Te Muri Regional Park near Mahurangi West.

Martins Bay Holiday Park
Coastal holiday park on Mahurangi Peninsula near Auckland offering beachfront camping, cabins, glamping and units with communal facilities and beach access.

Family Park Sandspit
Sandspit Holiday Park in Auckland offers waterfront and standard campsites for caravans, tents and motorhomes, including pet-friendly sites and beachfront locations.

Mita Bay Campground
Mita Bay Campground in Mahurangi West Regional Park offers grassed tent sites by calm waters, managed by Auckland Council. Check access before visiting.

Houghtons Bush Camp
Houghtons Bush Camp at Muriwai Beach offers exclusive-hire camping with showers, toilets, kitchen facilities and adventure courses, 50 minutes from Auckland.
