Sunset Bay Campsite

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Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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27 Basic Camping

4 Russell

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Boat access only

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 southwest end of the island which takes about 30 mins.

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Feature Value Info

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 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.

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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Maximum Sites Available

  • Up to 5 sites

Maximum Sites Available

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

Up to 5 sites

There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.

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/

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.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

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

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Contact

Calllocal

Callintl

Accommodation

  • Unpowered Campsite

    Number of tent sites - 4

    Adult $13/day
    Child $6.50/day

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delphine's avatar

delphine

Ranking: 10/10

Tiny campsite with space for about 2 tents right on the beach. The beach is beautiful with safe swimming and rocks to fish off. We arrived with the ferry and another party arrived with kayaks hired in Paihia. A truly peaceful spot.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2011

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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