GREAT BARRIER ISLAND
|
Location |
Description
|
Facilities
|
Akapoua
Bay
DOC |
Situated at Port Fitzroy Harbour edge, next to DOC field centre. Access to many short walks and day hikes. Maximum: 70 campers. Limited vehicle space during peak times. | Coin
operated gas barbeques Solid fuel barbeques Cold showers Toilets Shop & Postal Centre nearby (1 km) |
|
Whangapoua
DOC |
Situated near Okiwi airfield, adjacent to the Whangapoua estuary. No shade or shelter. Maximum: 75 campers. | Open
showers Toilets |
|
Harataonga
DOC |
Situated under mature trees approx. 300m from the beach. The most isolated of all the Island's campgrounds 2.5km off the main road. Maximum: 150 campers. | Cold
showers Toilets |
|
Awana
DOC |
Situated at Awana Estuary, approx. 400 metres from popular surf beach. Seperate areas for vehicles and tents. No shade. Maximum: 150 campers. | Cold
showers Toilets |
|
Awana
- Mickey's Campground
|
Flat
sites on a farm under mature trees. Near beach. $5 per person. |
Cold
showers |
|
Whangaparapara
DOC |
Located on the edge of Whangaparapara Harbour. No vehicle access. Maximum: 50 campers. | Solid
fuel barbeques Toilets Shop nearby (1km) |
|
Medlands
DOC |
Situated by Saltwater Creek at the southern end of Medlands Beach. Maximum: 150 campers. Limited vehicle space. | Cold
showers Toilets |
|
Tryphena
Puriri Bay |
Nestled amongst native bush with fresh stream. Bookings essential. Vehicle access. Adults: $8.50 Children: $4.50 Tel. 09-429 0184 | Cold
showers Toilets Wood Barbeques Phone |
DOC
Hut
There is only one hut on the Island, located at Kaiarara near Port Fitzroy.
(Another hut was situated near Whangaparapara but unfortunately
was destroyed by fire mid-year 2000. It will not be replaced).
Information
on DOC campgrounds
Bookings: These are essential. Spaces are limited and most campgrounds
are booked out
during the holiday season. Tel. 09-429 0044 (International: +64-9-429
0044).
Fires: Beacause of the high fire risk on Great Barrier Island, campfires
are only permitted
at DOC fireplaces provided at Akapoua and Whanagaparapara campgrounds.
Use wood only if it is supplied. Do not destroy native vegetation.
Dogs: Dogs and other domestic animals are not permitted on conservation
lands, including
campgrounds. All campgrounds are near special wildlife habitats, home of endangered
birds
like the brown teal. If you bring any pets, don't be offended if you are asked
to leave.
Camp Fees: Fees are payable at time of booking. Otherwise, a self-registration
system is
in operation at each campground, although a campground supervisor may collect
fees
during peak periods. Adults $6 per night, Children 11 - 15 years $3 per
night,
Pre-schoolers: Free, Vehicles: $1 per night.
