Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite
About Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite
Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite is a DOC campsite in Auckland, on the North Island. It has 131 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, tap water (untreated) and non-flush toilets, 5 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching, diving and fishing. It can only be reached by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Takapuna Beach Holiday Park, 14 km away.
This idyllic campsite right by the beach. Explore the island’s walkways, stunning coastline, replanted native bush and ever-increasing wildlife.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Diving
- Fishing
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
Motutapu Island, Auckland, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite?
No. It can only be reached by boat.
What facilities does Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets, Toilets and Water supply.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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