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Medlands Beach Campsite

Oruawharo Creek Recreation Reserve

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4 Great Barrier Island

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Number of tent sites - 70. Campsite serviced 1 December to end of February.

Adult	$15/day
Child	$7.50/day

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This is a very sheltered campsite that overlooks a tidal stream. The estuary is a great place for a family swimming session and the beach is very popular for surfing. Medlands Beach Camping Ground is surrounded by farmland and holiday homes.

Great Barrier Island free of rats, mustalids, hedgehogs and possums, but has ship rats and mice. Argentine ants are also not welcome - please check your gear, boats, kayaks for these pests and destroy any ants you find. Kauri dieback disease is present. Keep to the defined tracks, clean your footwear before and after visiting kauri forest areas, and stay away from kauri tree roots.

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

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) 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.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20) 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.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What 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.	Overnight Stay Rules What 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.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available.
Shower	Shower Shower Is there a shower at this location? Shower At least one shower is available (it's unknown if it's hot or cold). Cold	Shower Is there a shower at this location? Shower At least one shower is available (it's unknown if it's hot or cold). Cold
Booking Required	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. Online bookings here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/	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. Online bookings here - http://booking.doc.govt.nz/
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. No open fires are permitted, bring your own cooker or gas BBQ.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. No open fires are permitted, bring your own cooker or gas BBQ.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Scenic Camping Site DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Scenic Camping Site These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Scenic Camping Site These campsites are in high use locations and have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites: toilets, tap water supply and vehicle or boat access. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Narrow gravel road to campsite, off main sealed road.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Narrow gravel road to campsite, off main sealed road.

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Therese

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Ranking: 9/10

Wonderful place, close to the beach, green and quite free of wind, close to nature walks, far away from stores but the locals will give you a lift!!

Reviewed over 9 years ago

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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Oruawharo Creek Recreation Reserve

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