Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Whananaki area, NorthlandDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Camp in a beach-front setting with large pōhutukawa trees for shade. Relax on the beach or walk along the coast.
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Rubbish and recycling
This campsite operates a ‘pack in, pack out’ policy for waste. There will be no rubbish collection. This includes compost and recycling.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Book Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite online . Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends. Your booking will be for your chosen site.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Otamure Bay Campsite Office
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
All details
- Facilities
- Boat launchingNon-powered/tent sitesShelter for cookingShower - coldWater from tap - not treatedboil before useWheelchair accessibleToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- Diving and snorkellingFishingSwimmingWalking and tramping
- Access
- CampervanCarCaravan
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 130
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Standard
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in Whananaki area
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- required
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.35.49228° S, 174.46135° E
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).