Fantail Bay Campsite

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20 Coromandel Town

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Unpowered Campsite

16 non-powered/tent sites

Adult	$15/night
Child	$7.50/night
Infant	FREE

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Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve

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Camp in peaceful surroundings beneath pōhutukawa trees. A track with outstanding views leads to the bushline.

Huge pohutukawa trees, grass and a nice stoney beach. there are a bunch of short walks to do in the region - some of them with fantastic views. Safe swimming beach.

The road to get here is beautiful - be aware though, it can be quite tight in areas with steep drop offs. The road from Colville north is unsealed.

Notices

Port Jackson Road closures 28 April – 30 June 2025
There will be road closures on Port Jackson Road 28 April – 30 June 2025 for storm damage repairs.

Monday – Friday:
- Before 7 am – Open
- 7 am-12 pm – Closed
- 12 pm-1 pm – Open
- 1 pm-5:30 pm - Closed
- After 5:30 – Open
Weekends and public holidays the road remains open day and night.
First published on 4 April 2025.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Fantail Bay Campsite is categorised as a DOC Backcountry Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for each campsite but is usually very cheap. Visit the website for exact pricing.

Feature	Value	Value
Unpowered Site	Adult	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Child	Varies per night
Unpowered Site	Infant	Varies per night

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

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Organisation

DOC Coromandel

Central government organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Coromandel ▷ Coromandel Town

Categories

Basic Camping

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Coordinates

-36.523345

175.3283698

Latitude
-36.523345
Longitude
175.3283698

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Medium Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What 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.
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	DOC Managed 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.	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.
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...and refreshing	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 refreshing
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
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.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Backcountry Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry 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.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Reviews

Beautiful spot.
Beautiful site just by the bay.
Great value for money and a fantastic spot
Quiet and off the beaten path.
Wonderful place and quiet.

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10/10	1	13%
9/10	4	50%
8/10	1	13%
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5/10	1	13%
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2.0/5

Quiet and off the beaten path.
Charged us $10 per person and $3 for a rubbish bag? It rained hard the night we stayed here, we were first up and out of camp only to find one of the two swale crossings along the way was washed out. Stranded for three hours until the near by landowner/farmer let us use his bridge to be on our way!

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Steve
2.5/5

Beautiful spot.
Great fishing. Shame about the doc camp supervisors. Really felt out privacy was taken away. Felt like they were always hovering over us. Just did not feel relaxed.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in January 2015

Orla Mchuggett
4.5/5

Wonderful place and quiet.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2012

Soren and Inelase Lindhardbell
4.5/5

Wonderful place and quiet.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2012

Soren and Inelase Lindhardbell
4.0/5

Beautiful site just by the bay.
Only cold showers and long drop toilets but very clean and well managed.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2011

Liz Dolman
4.5/5

Great value for money and a fantastic spot

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2010

uceil
5.0/5

Fishing off the rocks - catching snapper over 7kg.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2010

Bob and Carol Duncan
4.5/5

Not too big, scenic, good toilets & rubbish facility

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2009

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