Port Jackson Campsite
About Port Jackson Campsite
Port Jackson Campsite is a Backcountry DOC campsite in Northern Coromandel, Coromandel, on the North Island. It has 74 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cooking shelter and non-flush toilets, 7 in all. Things to do here include boating, diving and fishing. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Fletcher Bay Campsite, 4 km away.
At the northern tip of the Peninsula, this campsite is at the water’s edge next to the beach. At the eastern end of the campsite, the Muriwai Coastal Walk leads up the headland towards Wharekaiatua Pa and along the coast, with stunning coastal views.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Tap water (untreated)
Things to do
- Boating
- Diving
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- 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
Northern Coromandel, Coromandel, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Port Jackson Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Port Jackson Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Port Jackson Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Port Jackson Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Port Jackson Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Non-flush toilets, Toilets and Water supply, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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