Campground · Coromandel, New Zealand

Port Jackson Campsite

Northern Coromandel

Port Jackson Campsite has 74 sites at the water's edge next to a golden sandy beach. The road from Colville is remote, narrow, winding gravel, and 4WD is advised. Swimming, boating, kayaking, fishing and diving are all good, and the Muriwai Coastal Walk climbs the headland. Stream water needs boiling, there are no fires or BBQs, and you pack out rubbish.

Port Jackson Campsite is a campground in Northern Coromandel, Coromandel, New Zealand, with 74 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOC DOC page for Port Jackson Campsite

How booking Port Jackson Campsite works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 74 sites.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type: Campground · DOC category: Backcountry
Sites: 74 sites
Season: “Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.”
Fees (NZD): 9 February to 25 December
Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
Child (5-17 years): $9 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
Child (5-17 years): $10 per night
Infant (0-4 years): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
Facilities: Stream water, boil or treat before drinking
Rules and limits: No fires or fireworks
No BBQ, cooking shelter only
Not available: pack in, pack out, no rubbish facilities
Getting there: Remote, narrow, winding gravel road from Colville; 4WD advised
Booked through: DOC bookings
Location: -36.48401, 175.34180

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Port Jackson Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.

Nearby places to stay

Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.

Port Jackson Campsite: questions

Do I need to book Port Jackson Campsite ahead?

Yes. Port Jackson Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many sites does Port Jackson Campsite have?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 74 sites at Port Jackson Campsite.

How much does Port Jackson Campsite cost?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+ years) $18 NZD per night (9 February to 25 December); Child (5-17 years) $9 NZD per night (9 February to 25 December); Infant (0-4 years) free (9 February to 25 December); Adult (18+ years) $20 NZD per night (26 December to 8 February); Child (5-17 years) $10 NZD per night (26 December to 8 February); Infant (0-4 years) free (26 December to 8 February).

When is Port Jackson Campsite open?

Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends."

What is the emergency number at Northern Coromandel?

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.