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Peninsula Camping Ground

Awhitu Regional Park

4.5 7 reviews See the top-ranked basic camping campsites in NZ
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Peninsula Camping Ground

Vehicle based beachside camping in Awhitu.

Situated between Kauritutahi Beach and Brook Beach in Auckland's Manukau Harbour, Peninsula Campground has facilities including toilets, barbecues and drinking water.
Campervans and motorhomes welcome, maximum stay is 7 nights.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Auckland Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Pukekohe

Categories

Operating Season And Hours

Open annually from 22 October to 2 June (closed for winter from 3 June to 21 October). Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight saving hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours. Check-in is at 11am and check-out is at 11am.

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-37.08701671

174.6506

Latitude
-37.08701671
Longitude
174.6506
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 and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

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

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Water Supply

  • Water supply available

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Water supply available

A supply of fresh water is available.

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.

Book at +64 9 3010101 or regionalparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

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.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Campervan Water Refill

  • Unknown water tap availability Unknown water tap availability

Campervan Water Refill

Can a campervan refill its freshwater tank here?

Unknown water tap availability

It's not clear whether a vehicle-accessible potable water tap is available and capable of refilling a campervan's freshwater tank at this site.

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Reviews

    • Nice quiet campground, with only toilets.

      Icon__personJacques Dumas

    • Beautiful campground, lots of space.

      Icon__personkj13

    • There is NO camping allowed here anymore.

      Icon__personMatt MacD

    • Beautiful Campsite.

      Icon__personMichael M

    • Such a beautiful spot and so peaceful!

      Icon__personAHA

    4.5 7 Reviews Analysis

  • Great campground, might wanna bring your shower tent or shower with clothes on as the shower is out in the open.

    Great Bbq burners available. Bring extra lighting if you plan on staying up the toilets have no lighting at all. Campground is not on the shore its on a clifftop and the beach is a short walk away. There's a no camping sign but thats for the historical cabins in the gated area.

    Really good for kids lots of space and good trails for walk. Theres a little jetty to jump off at high tide and a little island you can walk to at low tide

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in May 2022

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    Michelle Kay

  • Such a beautiful spot and so peaceful!

    Easy to book and a locked entrance so I felt very safe by myself! Long drop toilets but clean, lots of picnic tables, bins and bbqs. Loved my stay!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2022

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    AHA

  • Beautiful Campsite.

    Short walk to the beach. Clean Toiletts. Lots of space.

    Booking is a bit complicated (only online at onlineservices.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz) The code for the Gate is sent via mail (seconds after the booking)

    I will visit this site again.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in October 2019

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    Michael M

  • There is NO camping allowed here anymore.

    All camp fees for peninsula are out of date too. Be prepared to pay $30 minimum per night for a tent alone in the area.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2018

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    Matt MacD

  • Nice quiet campground, with only toilets.

    Safe beach for swimming and kayaking. Eels were definitely a hit with the kids. Planning to camp there again soon.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2014

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    Jacques Dumas

  • Lovely spot for a DOC camp.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2014

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    Garry Renton

  • Beautiful campground, lots of space.

    Great place for kids to explore. Lots to do...beach, walks, mountain biking, see the eels, jump off the jetty. Kids want to go back.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in April 2012

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    kj13