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Location |
Description |
Facilities |
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Akapoua Bay
(Port FitzRoy)
DOC |
Situated right at the harbour edge, a 10min walk from
the Port FitzRoy wharf, next to the DoC office. Access to many short
walks and day hikes. Trees for shade. |
Cold showers |
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Toilets |
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Shop at Port FitzRoy |
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Awana
DOC |
400 metres from the popular Awana surf beach. No shade. |
Cold showers Toilets |
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Awana Mickey's Campground Ph: 09 4290
140
or 09 4290 170 |
Flat sites on a farm under mature trees. Near the bush
and the beach. On main road. Buses Daily. No animals. $5 per person.
$2.50 per child. Your hosts; Mickey & Sean & Patrick |
Showers
Flush Toilets
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Harataonga DOC |
300m from the beach. Mature trees for shade. Isolated,
2.5km off the main road. |
Cold showers Toilets |
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Medlands DOC |
Situated by Saltwater Creek at the southern end of
Medlands Beach. Some shade. |
Cold showers Toilets |
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Kaitoke
09 4290 229 |
400 acre farm, large trees
for shelter, many private areas. |
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Tryphena
Stray Possum
09 4290 109 or 0800
possum |
Backpacker Lodge with
campground. Situated on Cape Barrier Road, Tryphena, walking
distance from the wharf. Access to Restaurant & Bar.
$12.00pp/pn. |
Hot showers
Shared Kitchen/Lounge
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Whangaparapara DOC |
The Green. Located on the edge of Whangaparapara
Harbour. No vehicle access. |
Toilets Shop nearby (1km) |
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Whangapoua DOC |
Situated near Okiwi airfield, adjacent to the Whangapoua
estuary. No shade or shelter. |
Open showers Toilets |
Department of Conservation Information
Hut:
Located at the beginning of the Mt Hirakimata (Hobson) track at
Kaiaraara Bay, Port FitzRoy.
Bookings: These are essential. Spaces are limited and most campgrounds
are booked out
during the holiday season. Tel. (09)429 0044
Fires: Because of the high fire risk on Great Barrier Island,
campfires are only permitted
at DoC fireplaces provided at Akapoua and Whanagaparapara campgrounds.
Use wood only if it is supplied. Please do not destroy native vegetation.
Dogs: Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted on
conservation lands, including
campgrounds. All campgrounds are near special wildlife habitats, home of
endangered birds
like the brown teal. If you bring any pets, don't be offended if you are
asked to leave.
Camp Fees: Fees are payable at time of booking. Otherwise, a
self-registration system is
in operation at each campground, although a campground supervisor may
collect fees
during peak periods.
Adults $6 per night, Children 11 - 15 years $3 per
night, Pre-schoolers Free, Vehicles: $1 per night.
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