Campground · Northland, New Zealand
Urupukapuka Bay Campsite
Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve
Urupukapuka Bay Campsite has 60 tent sites in four zones named Oyster Catcher, NZ Dotterel, Kukupa and Cattle Yard. Ferries run from Paihia and Russell in peak summer, and water taxis run on demand. It is about 15 minutes uphill from Otehei Bay. There is a composting toilet and a camp host from 26 December to Waitangi weekend. No shops on site, and mobile coverage is limited.
Urupukapuka Bay Campsite is a campground in Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve, Northland, New Zealand, with 60 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Urupukapuka Bay 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
- 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, Paid rubbish barge, Boxing Day to Waitangi weekend, Limited mobile coverage on parts of island, Camp host 26 December to Waitangi weekend
- Rules and limits
- No shops on site, Russell nearest
- Getting there
- Water taxis on demand; passenger ferries to Otehei Bay in peak summer
- About 15 minutes uphill from Otehei Bay
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -35.21764, 174.23847
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Urupukapuka Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Cable Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve1.1 km (0.7 mi)
- Sunset Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve1.1 km (0.7 mi)
- Cape Brett HutCape Brett and Whangamumu area9.8 km (6.1 mi)
- Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) CampsWhangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve19.7 km (12.2 mi)
- Waikahoa Bay CampsiteMimiwhangata Coastal Park29.5 km (18.3 mi)
- Motukawanui HutMotukawanui Island Scenic Reserve36 km (22.4 mi)
Urupukapuka Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Urupukapuka Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Urupukapuka Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Urupukapuka Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 60 sites at Urupukapuka Bay Campsite.
How much does Urupukapuka 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).
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.