Medlands Beach Campsite

About Medlands Beach Campsite
Medlands Beach Campsite is a DOC campsite in Great Barrier Island/Aotea, Auckland, on the North Island. It has 60 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 9 in all. Things to do here include fishing and swimming. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Awana Beach Campsite, 8 km away.
This campsite is set back from Medlands Beach amongst mature trees. The estuary is safe for swimming and the beach is popular for surfing.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Cold showers
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
Things to do
- Fishing
- Swimming
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
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Questions about Medlands Beach Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Medlands Beach Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Medlands Beach Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Medlands Beach Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Medlands Beach Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Cold showers and Tap water (untreated), and 4 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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