Akapoua Bay Campsite
About Akapoua Bay Campsite
Akapoua Bay Campsite is a DOC campsite in Great Barrier Island/Aotea, Auckland, on the North Island. It has 30 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 8 in all. Things to do here include boating, fishing and walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Kaiaraara Hut, 2 km away.
A popular family camping area near the sheltered waters of Port FitzRoy, with easy access to many of the island's walking tracks.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Cold showers
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- Fishing
- Walking
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Great Barrier Island/Aotea, Auckland, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Akapoua Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Akapoua Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Akapoua Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Akapoua Bay Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Akapoua Bay Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Cold showers and Tap water (untreated), and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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