We have some great camp grounds in our rohe including Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Tapotupotu and Conservation sites.
Birds eye view of Kapowairua (Spirits Bay). You can see the campsite in the upper middle of the photo
Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Tapotupotu
Located in the Te **** Recreation Reserve and Rarawa Beach
Campsite Fees:
$15 adult/night, $7.50 child/night (5-17 years).
Details:
- Number of tent sites – 45 each
- Rarawa – 65 tent sites
Notes
- 16 km of gravel from Waitiki Landing
- No rubbish bins on site. December to February, rubbish is collected daily. At all other times, please remove your rubbish. A rubbish transfer station is at Houhora.
- Mosquitoes prolific – take insect repellent
Facilities
- Water from tap
- Toilets
- Showers (cold)
More information on this and other local camp sites is available from the Dept. of Conservation site »
Conservation Campsites
You can drive to most Conservation Campsites and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into categories: Serviced, Standard, Backcountry, Basic.
Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided.
- No bookings – first come/first served
- Serviced by DOC rangers daily peak season
- Self-registration during off-peak period
- Back-country hut pass does not apply
- Campervan access / eligible for NZMCA pass
