Campground · Auckland, New Zealand
The Green Campsite
Great Barrier Island/Aotea
The Green Campsite is the smallest DOC campground on Great Barrier Island/Aotea, with 15 sites beside the sheltered waters of Whangaparapara Harbour. You arrive on foot or by boat, about ten minutes walk, with no drive-on access. Remains of timber milling, kauri logging and whaling lie nearby, and the harbour suits fishing and kayaking.
The Green Campsite is a campground in Great Barrier Island/Aotea, Auckland, New Zealand, with 15 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking The Green Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 15 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 15 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- 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
- Serviced 1 December to end of February
- Rules and limits
- No rubbish or recycling facilities
- Getting there
- Walk-in or boat-in; about ten minutes walk; no drive-on access
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -36.23722, 175.39681
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for The Green Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Mt Heale HutGreat Barrier Island/Aotea5.1 km (3.2 mi)
- Kaiaraara HutGreat Barrier Island/Aotea6.2 km (3.9 mi)
- Akapoua Bay CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea7.9 km (4.9 mi)
- Awana Beach CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea8.3 km (5.2 mi)
- Medlands Beach CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea10.2 km (6.3 mi)
- Harataonga CampsiteGreat Barrier Island/Aotea10.4 km (6.5 mi)
The Green Campsite: questions
Do I need to book The Green Campsite ahead?
Yes. The Green Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does The Green Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 15 sites at The Green Campsite.
How much does The Green 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 The Green Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
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.