Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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23 Basic Camping

3 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
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 Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? 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	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? 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
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.
Maximum Sites Available	Up to 5 sites 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.	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.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes	Is there fresh water available? Yes
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/
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
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.
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

Number of tent sites - 4

Adult	$13/day
Child	$6.50/day

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Look after our place

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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 about 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 😍

Nick Morrison

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Sunset Bay Campsite

Sunset Bay Campsite

Urupukapuka Island

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 4

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Look after our place

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