Places to camp in Northland
Northland stretches from the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga, with warm beaches, kauri forest and quiet coastal campsites. DOC campsites near the Cape, such as Tapotupotu and Spirits Bay, are basic and popular in summer.
Bay of Islands Campervan ParkHoliday park · Paihia1
Bay Of Islands Holiday ParkHoliday park · Paihia4
Cable Bay CampsiteDOC campsite · Urupukapuka Island Recreation ReserveFees apply
Camp Waipu CoveHoliday park · Waipu Cove4
Cape Brett HutDOC hut · Cape Brett and Whangamumu areaFees apply
Dargaville Park OverHoliday park · DargavilleFees apply
Forest WatersHoliday park · Haruru5
Frampton's HutDOC hut · Waima & Mataraua ForestsFree
Houhora Heads (Wagener) Holiday ParkHoliday park · Kaitaia3.5
Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) CampsiteDOC campsite · Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga WairuaFees apply
Lane Cove HutDOC hut · Whangaroa areaFees apply
Maitai Bay CampsiteDOC campsite · Karikari PeninsulaFees apply
Mangawhai Heads Holiday ParkHoliday park · Mangawhai4
Motukawanui HutDOC hut · Motukawanui Island Scenic ReserveFees apply
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) CampsiteDOC campsite · Whananaki areaFees apply
Paihia TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Paihia4
Peach Cove HutDOC hut · Bream Head Scenic ReserveFees apply
Pukenui Holiday ParkHoliday park · Ninety Mile Beach1
Rarawa Beach CampsiteDOC campsite · Wharekāpu/Paxton Point Conservation AreaFees apply
Ruakaka Beach Holiday ParkHoliday park · Ruakaka4
Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday ParkHoliday park · Russell3.5
Russell TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Russell4
Tapotupotu CampsiteDOC campsite · Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga WairuaFees apply
Trounson Kauri Park CampgroundDOC campsite · Trounson Kauri ParkFees apply
Twilight CampsiteDOC campsite · Te Paki Recreation ReserveFree
Uretiti Beach CampsiteDOC campsite · Waipū areaFees apply
Urupukapuka Bay CampsiteDOC campsite · Urupukapuka Island Recreation ReserveFees apply
Waitangi Holiday ParkHoliday park · Waitangi1
Whatuwhiwhi TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · Whatuwhiwhi3.5
Guides for Northland
- Auckland to Cape Reinga Road Trip: 7-Day Camping Route
- Bay of Islands Camping: A Week From Paihia to Kerikeri
- Auckland to Bay of Islands Drive 2026: Route, Time, Ferry and Camping
- Freedom Camping in Whangārei 2026: Where You Can Stay
- DOC Hut & Campsite Bookings 2026: How to Book, Fees, Dates
- NZ Great Walks 2026/27: Huts, Campsites, Booking Dates and Fees
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