Campground · Northland, New Zealand
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite
Whananaki area
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite has 130 sites in a beach-front setting under large pohutukawa trees. A camp host is on site year round. Gates have barrier arms, check-in is from 2 pm, and gates are locked 9 pm to 7:30 am. There is no rubbish collection, so pack in, pack out. Peak period is 1 December to 28 February, plus public holiday weekends.
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite is a campground in Whananaki area, Northland, New Zealand, with 130 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 130 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 130 sites
- Season
- “Peak period: 1 December to 28 February, plus public holiday weekends.”
- Fees (NZD)
- 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
- Camp host on site year round, Camp office 8 am to 8 pm, 6 pm from 1 May to 1 Sep
- Rules and limits
- No rubbish collection, pack in pack out
- Getting there
- Gates with barrier arms; check-in from 2 pm; gates locked 9 pm to 7:30 am
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -35.49228, 174.46135
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Waikahoa Bay CampsiteMimiwhangata Coastal Park7.1 km (4.4 mi)
- Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) CampsWhangaruru North Head Scenic Reserve16.9 km (10.5 mi)
- Cable Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve36 km (22.4 mi)
- Sunset Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve36.2 km (22.5 mi)
- Urupukapuka Bay CampsiteUrupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve36.6 km (22.7 mi)
- Cape Brett HutCape Brett and Whangamumu area37.5 km (23.3 mi)
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite ahead?
Yes. Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 130 sites at Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite.
How much does Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $20 NZD per night; Child (5 to 17) $10 NZD per night; Infant (0 to 4) free.
When is Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Peak period: 1 December to 28 February, plus public holiday weekends."
What is the emergency number at Whananaki area?
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.