Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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5 Rankers Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

40 Basic Camping

4 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
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.	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.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$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.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to NZ$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	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.	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.
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/	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/
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes	Is there fresh water available? Yes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No	Does this establishment allow pets? No
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? No Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.	Can vehicles drive in? No Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Scenic Camping Site 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.	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.

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Accommodation

Unpowered Campsite

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

Adult	$13/day
Child	$6.50/day

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Hya@nztrip

Germany

Ranking: 9/10

Nice campground and beaches

Reviewed over 3 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 about 6 years ago and experienced in December 2012

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Angela

Austria

Ranking: 9/10

Great beaches.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago

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Pat

England

Ranking: 9/10

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

Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in February 2009

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Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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