This large campground is in the Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary. It's situated on the north eastern coast behind the sand dunes and between Phoenix Reef and Comet Rock.
Native plantings divide the campground into six areas. It has a flat, undulating grass surface and several water taps. Camp only in tents in this area.
Marked access points show where you can access the beach through the dunes.
Located on the Tāwharanui Marine Reserve
No fishing or collection of shellfish, seaweed or any other marine life. Do not feed fish.
In respect of the Ngāti Manuhiri rāhui placed over Tāwharanui Marine Reserve on Friday 24 April, all visitors to Tāwharanui Regional Park are currently advised not to enter the water. This applies to swimming, surfing and all other water activities.
To find out more, visit the Ngāti Manuhiri Settlement Trust website.
A large piece of debris from the Christmas shipwreck is exposed in the water at Ocean Beach (Tāwharanui north coast west of Anchor Bay), creating a hazard for swimmers.
Avoid swimming near the shipwreck site and follow all instructions from signage and park rangers.
The road to Anchor Bay is being sealed during May.
Drive with caution and follow all directions from signage, contractors and park rangers.
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
Follow the sealed road into the park, through the pest-proof gate and past the woolshed (on your right). The campground gate is on your left 750m from the pest -proof gate.
You will need a combination code to open the locked access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation. Follow the signposts to the campgrounds.
Visit Tāwharanui 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 treated bore supply and is safe to drink. Taps are located around the campground.
No power supply.
Each bay has a vault toilet block with two unisex cubicles. Bay three toilet block has one wheelchair friendly cubicle.
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.
Large recycling and general rubbish bins, along with a worm bin, are provided. Place recyclable items in the recycling bins only. Put biodegradable food waste 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.
You may not stay in portacoms or containers dwellings.
Fires prohibited at all times.
Beautiful white sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest and regenerating wetlands.
