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Motuora Island Recreation Reserve

Department of Conservation

Motuora Island Recreation Reserve

Department of Conservation

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Motuora Island Campsite

An island sanctuary for native flora and fauna, the camp is near a Māori historic site and early European settlement.

Sleep on an predator free island sanctuary and watch for kiwi, grey faced petrel, NZ dotterel and the endangered shore plover. Bliss.

Notices

  • Motuora Campsite partial closure

    The northern end of the Motuora Campsite is closed to reduce risk to visitors. This area has been roped off and has signage posted. Located close to the base of hills, it faces a heightened risk of shallow landslides or rockfall.

    The rest of the campground (area between the lamp post and open drain) and toilet block remain open. They are lower risk due to their location further away from the base of the hill.

    First published on 6 July 2026.

  • Motuora Island tree works 21 October

    Motuora Campground, Kiwi Track and toilets will be closed 21 October 2026 while maintenance is carried out on trees in the campground. 

    First published on 5 October 2026.

Accommodation

DOC Campsite Pricing

Motuora Island Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.

DOC Standard Campsite

Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.

Feature Value Value
Unpowered Site Adult $15.00 to $20.00 per night
Unpowered Site Child $7.50 to $10.00 per night
Unpowered Site Infant $0.00 per night

Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

Details

Feature Value Info

Organisation

DOC Auckland

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Orewa

Categories

Operating Season And Hours

Open daily for overnight stays. Online bookings are required prior to occupying a site.

Directions

To Coordinates

Directions

Warkworth Office Office

Coordinates

-36.5054278359137

174.789476394653

Latitude
-36.5054278359137
Longitude
174.789476394653

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Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping Low Cost Camping

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping

Low Cost Camping

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping only Camping only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Water Supply

  • Water supply 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.... and fresh

Booking Required

  • Booking is Required

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

Booking is Required

Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance.

Bookings are required regardless of the season - Ph +64 27 492 8586

Dogs

  • No dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Dogs

Does this establishment allow dogs?

No dogs allowed

No dogs allowed

The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Standard Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

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.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Campervan Water Refill

  • No campervan water refill No campervan water refill

Campervan Water Refill

Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here?

No campervan water refill

No campervan water refill

There are not facilities for refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.'