Fantail Bay Campsite
About Fantail Bay Campsite
Fantail Bay Campsite is a Backcountry DOC campsite in Northern Coromandel, Coromandel, on the North Island. It has 16 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cold showers and tap water (untreated), 6 in all. Things to do here include fishing and walking. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Port Jackson Campsite, 5 km away.
Camp in peaceful surroundings beneath pōhutukawa trees. A track with outstanding views leads to the bushline.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cold showers
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- 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
Northern Coromandel, Coromandel, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Fantail Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Fantail Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Fantail Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Fantail Bay Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Fantail Bay Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cold showers, Tap water (untreated), Non-flush toilets and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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