Cable Bay Campsite

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Cable Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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5 Rankers Reviews

4 Face-to-Face

54 Basic Camping

5 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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Location

North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Russell

Categories
  • Basic Camping
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Medium Cost Camping (NZ$11 to 20)

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)

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 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.

Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

Booking Required

  • Yes, Booking is Required

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

Yes, Booking is Required

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.

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.

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Vehicle Access

  • No

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No

No

Access is only by boat. You can catch a passenger vessel from Paihia or Russell.

Contact

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Accommodation

  • 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 about 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 almost 7 years ago and experienced in December 2012

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Angela

Austria

Ranking: 9/10

Great beaches.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

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Pat

England

Ranking: 9/10

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

Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in February 2009

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DOC Managed

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 😍

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Nick Morrison

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