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Tawhitokino Camping Ground

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Tawhitokino Camping Ground

Walking acces only - 40mins at low tide

Tawhitokino beach and campsite would be the best in the South Eastern Auckland area.

Walk for 40 minutes past pohutukawa tree frindged coastline. Watch the tides!

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Organisation

Auckland Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland

Categories
  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Operating Season And Hours

Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight savings. Check-in and check-out times are both 11am. Access to the campground is by foot only at low tide.

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To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.9474224137719

175.219745635986

Latitude
-36.9474224137719
Longitude
175.219745635986
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.

Maximum Sites Available

  • 11 to 15 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

11 to 15 sites

There are between eleven and fifteen campsites/parking spaces available for staying overnight.

Water Supply

  • Water supply available

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Water supply available

A supply of fresh water is available.

Stream water only - Boil before drinking

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 9 301 0101 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.

Vehicle Access

  • No vehicle access

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No vehicle access

This location is not accessible in a vehicle.

40 min walk access at low tide only.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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Reviews

  • Beautiful campsite, the limited numbers to 20 campers make it very quiet and not overcrowded.

    A gorgeous low-tide rocky bush walk was only complicated by our heavy packs and provisions (chilly bin) so pack wisely. Highly recommended and seems to be a hidden gem.

    Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in December 2016

    Owen Kelly's avatar

    Owen Kelly