Campground · Northland, New Zealand
Cable Bay Campsite
Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve
Cable Bay Campsite has 20 tent sites in two zones, Pohutukawa and Titoki, on Urupukapuka Island. Water taxis run on demand, passenger ferries go to Otehei Bay in peak summer, and the camp is a 15-minute walk over the ridge. There is a composting toilet, a camp host from 26 December to 6 February, and a rubbish barge every 2 to 3 days. Peak period is between Christmas and mid-January.
Cable Bay Campsite is a campground in Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve, Northland, New Zealand, with 20 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Cable Bay Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 20 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 20 sites
- Season
- “Peak period is between Christmas and mid-January.”
- Site types
- Tent sites
- Fees (NZD)
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+): $18 per night
- Child (5 to 17): $9 per night
- Infant (0 to 4): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+): $20 per night
- Child (5 to 17): $10 per night
- Infant (0 to 4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Facilities
- Composting toilet, Rubbish barge every 2 to 3 days, Boxing Day to Waitangi weekend, $5 a bag, Limited mobile coverage on parts of island, Camp host 26 December to 6 February
- Rules and limits
- No shops on site, Russell nearest
- Getting there
- Water taxis on demand; passenger ferries to Otehei Bay in peak summer
- 15-minute walk over the ridge from Otehei Bay
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -35.22642, 174.23398
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Cable Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Sunset Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve0.2 km (0.1 mi)
- Urupukapuka Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve1.1 km (0.7 mi)
- Cape Brett HutCape Brett and Whangamumu area10.6 km (6.6 mi)
- Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) CampsWhangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve19.2 km (11.9 mi)
- Waikahoa Bay CampsiteMimiwhangata Coastal Park28.9 km (18 mi)
- Otamure Bay (Whananaki) CampsiteWhananaki area36 km (22.4 mi)
Cable Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Cable Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Cable Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Cable Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 20 sites at Cable Bay Campsite.
How much does Cable Bay Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night (9 February to 25 December); Child (5 to 17) $9 NZD per night (9 February to 25 December); Infant (0 to 4) free (9 February to 25 December); Adult (18+) $20 NZD per night (26 December to 8 February); Child (5 to 17) $10 NZD per night (26 December to 8 February); Infant (0 to 4) free (26 December to 8 February).
When is Cable Bay Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Peak period is between Christmas and mid-January."
What is the emergency number at Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve?
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.