Campground · Auckland, New Zealand
Medlands Beach Campsite
Great Barrier Island/Aotea
Medlands Beach Campsite has 60 sites set back from the beach among mature trees on Great Barrier Island/Aotea. The estuary is safe for swimming and the beach is popular for surfing. Narrow gravel roads lead off the main sealed road. There are no rubbish or recycling facilities and no public bins on the island.
Medlands Beach Campsite is a campground in Great Barrier Island/Aotea, Auckland, New Zealand, with 60 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Medlands Beach Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 60 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 60 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. Applications are closed December to January.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $18 per night
- Child (5-17): $9 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Camp hosts from Christmas to mid-February
- Rules and limits
- No rubbish or recycling facilities; no public bins on island
- Getting there
- Narrow gravel roads off the main sealed road; no beach vehicle access except boat launch
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -36.27039, 175.50288
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Medlands Beach Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Awana Beach CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea7.9 km (4.9 mi)
- The Green CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea10.2 km (6.3 mi)
- Harataonga CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea11.2 km (7 mi)
- Mt Heale HutGreat Barrier Island/Aotea11.8 km (7.3 mi)
- Kaiaraara HutGreat Barrier Island/Aotea14.8 km (9.2 mi)
- Whangapoua CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea15.7 km (9.8 mi)
Medlands Beach Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Medlands Beach Campsite ahead?
Yes. Medlands Beach Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Medlands Beach Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 60 sites at Medlands Beach Campsite.
How much does Medlands Beach Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $9 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Medlands Beach Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. Applications are closed December to January."
What is the emergency number at Great Barrier Island/Aotea?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.