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Beachfront campground at Tāpapakanga Regional Park

This grassed, sloping, tents only campground is next to the Ashby Beach overlooking the Firth of Thames.

There are several BBQs available within a short walking distance of the campground.

Beachfront campground - Tent overlooking Ashby Beach.
Beachfront campground - Tent overlooking Ashby Beach.

95 Deerys Road, Orere Point

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Directions and access

Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.

Keep left and follow the road from the park entrance. Cross the bridge and turn right until you get to the locked gate at the end.

You will need a combination code to open the locked access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation.

Visit Tāpapakanga Regional Park for more access information.

Availability and prices

  • Maximum number of people

    40

    Maximum stay

    7 nights (29 September to 2 June).
    Closed for winter (3 June to 28 September).

    Check-in time

    11am

    Check-out time

    11am

    Adult

    $18.00 (GST inclusive)

    Child

    $7.00 (GST inclusive)

    Infant

    $0.00 (GST inclusive)

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Booking information

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 20 people.

Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.

Amenities

  • Water

    Drinkable (potable) water from taps outside both toilet blocks - boil water for at least three minutes before using.

  • Power supply

    No power supply.

  • Kitchen facilities

    The site has several gas barbecues available for use within walking distance of the campground. We recommend you bring your own gas cooking facilities.

  • Toilets and bathrooms

    Two toilet blocks on site.

Rules

  • Animals

    Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.

  • Cleaning

    Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.

  • Rubbish

    No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

  • Overnight vehicles and tents

    You may stay in tents only.
    You may not stay in anything other than a tent including a motorhome, CSC vehicle or campervan,, caravan, 5 wheeler, bus, campermatic/pop top camper, truck or portable container dwellings.

  • Fires

    Fires prohibited at all times.

Information about the park

Tāpapakanga Regional Park

Attractive coastal farm park situated on a pōhutukawa edged beach.

Map of Tāpapakanga Regional Park

Map of Tāpapakanga Regional Park

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