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Flat, grassed all modes and vehicle-based campground behind the sand dunes and located at the very eastern end of Te Haruhi Bay. It is surrounded and divided by native plants.
The campground is located in the pest-free Shakespear Open Sanctuary.
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
From the park entrance follow the signs to Te Haruhi Bay, and then to the campground.
You will need a combination code to open the locked access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation. The campground is approximately 250m along the access road.
Visit Shakespear Regional Park for more access information.
$18.00 (GST inclusive)
$7.00 (GST inclusive)
$0.00 (GST inclusive)
Bookings can only be made six months in advance for campgrounds. Availability refreshes at midnight daily.
From 17 December to 31 January: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
From 1 February to 16 December: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 50 people.
Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.
Drinking water is from a town supply and is safe to drink. Taps are located around the campground.
No power supply.
Flush toilet. Two cold outside showers at the front of the toilet block.
You can bring your own solar shower, shower tent and solar shower support. Showers must not be hung from trees
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.
There are large recycling and general rubbish containers, and a worm bin. Only put recyclable items into the recycling container as sign posted. Dispose of all biodegradable food waste as sign- posted in the worm bin.
You may stay in a tent, campermatic/pop top camper and all purpose-built vehicle, motorhome, campervan, caravan, 5th wheeler or bus.
Fires prohibited at all times.
Our most visited and accessible open sanctuary integrating conservation, recreation and farming.