Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Camps
Standard campsiteLocated in Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve, NorthlandDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
Puriri Bay Campsite closed
31 August 2026
Puriri Bay campsite and access road is closed until further notice due to storm damage. First published on 19 January 2026. Last reviewed on 1 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected walks.
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.
No drones
Flying a drone without a permit is strictly prohibited. Drone use on conservation land
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 Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) 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. Check in and out times Check in from 2 pm Check out before 11 am
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
All details
- Facilities
- Boat launchingNon-powered/tent sitesShelter for cookingShower - coldWater from tap - not treatedboil before useWheelchair accessibleToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- BoatingFishingSwimmingWalking and tramping
- Access
- CampervanCarCaravan
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 90
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Standard
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in Whangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve
- Tents
- Yes
- Caravans
- Yes
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- required
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.35.36474° S, 174.36010° 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).