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8 tourist cabins and 1 tourist flat are available for casual use, each individual and expressing their own style. They are randomly scattered about the camp – not crammed beside one another.
8 tourist cabins and 1 tourist flat are available for casual use, each individual and expressing their own style. They are randomly scattered about the camp – not crammed beside one another.
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The iconic kiwi holiday that so many of us remember has become an endangered pastime. Beachside camping grounds are now few and far between. Murphy’s Holiday Camp holds strongly to the camping style we know and love. A place for families to create memories for the future.
After more than 50 years and now in its third generation, Murphy’s Holiday Camp is still proudly owned and operated by the same family who started this holiday spot way back in 1965.
Murphy’s Holiday Camp is situated on State Highway 2 midway between Te Puke and Whakatane.
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Murphy's Holiday CampCommercial organisation |
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North Island ▷ Bay of Plenty ▷ Whakatane |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? ![]() Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? ![]() Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (large bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of large bags of household rubbish. Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. Glass Recycling This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable glass items. Paper Recycling (paper, card) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable paper and cardboard items. Compost (organic waste) This location provides the facility to dispose of biodegradable household rubbish so that it can be composted and recycled as organic compost. Generally this includes kitchen scraps such as vegetables, fruits and meats. |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. 30 tent sites |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? ![]() Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Animals may be permitted when providing your own accommodation. |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 90 sites |
Loved it here.
Good rates.
Fantastic campground..
10 plus for the location right at the beach!!!!
Lovely beach site.
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Reviewed 5 months ago
10/10
Murphys is a truly amazing campsite right beside the beside the ocean.
Great for beach walks, fishing and surfing. Everything is kept so clean and tidy, especially the kitchens, toilets and showers. A big thank you to the owners.
Chris Harding
New Zealand
Customer
Reviewed 8 months ago
10/10
Murphy’s holiday camp is fantastic so clean and tidy Shane and Beck this camp is a Credit to you both
Mary and Gary
Customer
Reviewed 10 months ago
10/10
Really nice tidy campsite, dogs allowed which is amazing.
Clean and modern facilities, tenting allowed would recommend
Rach
Customer
Reviewed over 1 year ago
10/10
This place is a new fav!
Hands down one of the best camping spots ever! The price for what you get is incredible! All other reviews raved on about the immaculate facilities and they were ALL true!! Top quality location, top quality facilities! And the fact that the showers are hot and unmetered is almost unheard of these days so that was epic! First time at this place and definitely not the last! Managers were so chilled and easy going, just the whole experience was awesome! Yea the train is loud at night but all the other awesome things makes that one thing very insignificant! LOVED our stay and can’t WAIT to go back!
Clara-Mei Brown
New Zealand
Customer
Reviewed over 1 year ago
9/10
Great location, we parked our campervan absolute beachfront, amazing views to wake up to.
Great for families and dogs. The facilities are great.
Jo
Customer
Reviewed over 2 years ago
10/10
lovely weekend away with friends and family, great beach, caught a nice trevally surfcasting, camp is clean and quiet.
Robin Burton
Customer
Reviewed over 2 years ago
9/10
Really nice campsite with super clean facilities and brilliant views over the sea...the beach was right on our doorstep and a treasure to wake up to!
Tom
Customer
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
10/10
Place magnifique au bord de la plage.
Personnel accueillant. Toilettes, douches, cuisine, laundry. Perfect. A camp to love.
Christiane
Customer
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
10/10
A great place to stay.
Extremely clean and everyone is so nice. Was able to get a last minute booking due to a cancellation. Was so happy as we had the cabin right in front of the playground for our daughter and beach access was in front of the playground. Would absolutely recommend going here
Rachel Yorke
New Zealand
Customer
Reviewed over 3 years ago
10/10
Loved it here.
Camped right on beachfront.
Lovely owner, friendly locals. Quiet and old worldly.
Tam
Customer
Reviewed over 4 years ago
10/10
Very friendly staff, nice clean facility.
Kitchenette, hot showers, ocean views. About $18 p.p. So about $36 for one night. Very pleased.
Robert Muirheid
Customer
Reviewed about 5 years ago
10/10
Lovely beach site.
We stayed here for two nights and felt very comfortable. Powered sites are one step from the beach which is also very nice for taking a walk or catch some fish for dinner.
Friendly staff, kitchen and bathroom very clean. Seems as if the showers get cleaned up few times a day, which I think is absolutely positive. We loved it here and totally recommend this place.
Viola Cube
Customer
Reviewed over 5 years ago
10/10
10 plus for the location right at the beach!!!!
The camp ground is rather small and a lot of permanent campers. But the hosts and location are nice. We had a pitch in the first row, just the dunes where between us and the beach. Amazing. Once we had arrived our son immediately jumped on the beach and started to play. Pay attention: the waves are strong. Good for surfing, not for swimming (at least in April). The facilities as kitchen, bathroom is old fashioned but clean. If you like a beautiful spot and friendly people that's the right place to stay. Btw, a powered site is much cheaper than any other motorcamp in Whakatane till Matata we had checked before.
Anja Röhrich
Germany
Customer
Reviewed about 6 years ago
10/10
Charming neat friendly nostalgic clean and awesome location absolute beachfront
Ann Lucas
Australia
Customer
Reviewed over 6 years ago
7/10
Good rates.
Nice family atmosphere.
Steve Cooksley
Customer
Reviewed over 7 years ago
9/10
What a delightful place to stay.
What a delightful place to stay. My wife and I were looking for a camp by the sea and did not have a reservation but tried our luck on the Saturday of Auckland Anniversary weekend. When we rang they said they were full- - - but they could fit us in somewhere. Very polite on the phone and very friendly when we arrived from Waihi. A really great two night stay at this family orientated camp. Thanks for a great weekend, we will definitely be back.
P.S. The big freight trains that roar past at odd times add to the character to this otherwise serene camp.
Colin Brown
New Zealand
Customer
Reviewed over 7 years ago
10/10
Fantastic campground..
Awesome CLEAN facilities, great kitchen, and fridge and freezer! includes plenty of WATER for hot showers, even washing your vehicles/trailer/ATVs/boat, place to clean your fish, etc. Lovely QUIET campground with respectful campers, plenty of SHADE. Sign at the gate says REAL COFFEE HERE, and avocados. Does it get any better. Just a 5min drive to Matata shops if you need.. Great beach. Oh and last but not least, DOGS ALLOWED!! Love Murphys.. You will too.
Jo Mead
New Zealand
Customer
Reviewed over 12 years ago
9/10
Fantastic traditional motor camp with clean but dated cabins.
something valued by us. out school experience. not good for swimming. geat surfing though.
Aaron
New Zealand
Customer