Motuihe (Island) Campsite

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Motuihe (Island) Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

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Freedom camping on pest free Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Just a short boat ride from Auckland City.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland
Categories	Basic Camping

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Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Booking Required	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Bookings essential - Online bookings here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Yes, Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Bookings essential - Online bookings here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes Water available–this campsite has a spring-fed rural water supply. Giardia may be present. For your health, boil drinking water for at least 3 minutes.	Is there fresh water available? Yes Water available–this campsite has a spring-fed rural water supply. Giardia may be present. For your health, boil drinking water for at least 3 minutes.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. No fires. No fireworks. Gas cookers may be used.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. No fires. No fireworks. Gas cookers may be used.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? No Boat access only.	Can vehicles drive in? No Boat access only.
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites: 49 (maximum of 192 people).

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Keenan

Ranking: 10/10

Motohe island was an amazing adventure in the Hauraki Gulf. Great place to spend a few days relaxing and very friendly D.O.C ranger. Beautiful island and lovely beach and track walks. Can't wait to return back.

Reviewed 7 months ago and experienced in February 2018

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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Motuihe (Island) Campsite

Motuihe (Island) Campsite

Hauraki Gulf Marine Park

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Number of tent sites: 49 (maximum of 192 people).

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