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Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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5 Rankers Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

59 Basic Camping

6 Russell

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Situated on a pest free island, so please leave your rats at home! From Otehei Bay, turn right at the end of the wharf and follow the archaelogical walk towards the southern end of the island which takes about 30 mins. Look for the white triangle marker in the bay.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Russell
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 only Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible. Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible. Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.
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 Is there fresh water available? Yes	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes
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/
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.
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No
Vehicle Access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.

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Unpowered Campsite

Room for about 212 people or about 53 tent sites. Boat access only.

Adult	$15/day
Child	$7.50/day

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Hya@nztrip

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Nice campground and beaches

Reviewed over 4 years ago

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Fahl

Germany

Ranking: 10/10

Incredibly friendly owner, very personal and welcoming; clean amenities, large and well equipped kitchen.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in December 2012

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Angela

Austria

Ranking: 9/10

Great beaches.

Reviewed over 9 years ago

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Pat

England

Ranking: 9/10

Small site, excellent facilities on this site, helpful people.

Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in February 2009

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Cable Bay Campsite

Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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Overnight Camping Site Cost

Overnight Camping Site Cost

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Overnight Stay Rules

Campsite Managing Organisation

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