Urupukapuka Bay Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve, NorthlandDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
Sunset Bay and Urupukapuka Bay campsites closed
03 May 2026
Sunset Bay and Urupukapuka Bay campsites are closed for maintenance. First published on 10 April 2026. Last reviewed on 4 May 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
Set in stunning coastal surrounds, this is a great place for families to relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore the nearby walking tracks.
Know before you go
Marine mammals
Urupukapuka Island is within Te Pēwhairangi (Bay of Islands) Marine Mammal Sanctuary. Restrictions apply to different activities such as boating, swimming, and diving. If you see a marine mammal you need to follow the restrictions for this marine mammal sanctuary .
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
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 Urupukapuka Bay 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 a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Hut and campsite bookings
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Cable Bay Campsite
Standard • Northland • 1.1 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Shower - cold • Water from tap - not treated
Sunset Bay Campsite
Standard • Northland • 1.1 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
Unnamed campsite
Northland • 3 km
Cape Brett Hut
Serviced • 23 bunks • Northland • 9.8 km
Cooking • Mattresses • Toilets - non-flush
Orongo Bay Holiday Park
Northland • 10.8 km
All details
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sitesShower - coldWater from tap - not treatedboil before useToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- Bird and wildlife watchingDiving and snorkelling
- Access
- Boat
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 60
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Standard
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve
- Tents
- Yes
- Caravans
- No
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- required
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.35.21764° S, 174.23847° E
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Sources
- 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).
- 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.