Cable Bay Campsite
About Cable Bay Campsite
Cable Bay Campsite is a DOC campsite in Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve, Northland, on the North Island. It has 20 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cold showers and tap water (untreated), 6 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching, diving and walking. It can only be reached by boat. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Urupukapuka Bay Campsite, 1 km away.
Set in a sheltered bay with stunning coastal surrounds, Cable Bay is a great place for families to relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore the nearby walking tracks.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cold showers
- Tap water (untreated)
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Diving
- 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
Urupukapuka Island Recreation Reserve, Northland, North Island
Nearby
Guides for Northland
- Bay of Islands Camping: A Week From Paihia to Kerikeri
- Freedom Camping in Paihia and the Bay of Islands: Where You Can Stay
- Camping in Paihia and the Bay of Islands: Holiday Parks, DOC Island Campsites and Where to Base Yourself
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- Auckland to Cape Reinga Road Trip: 7-Day Camping Route
Questions about Cable Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Cable Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Cable Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Cable Bay Campsite?
No. It can only be reached by boat.
What facilities does Cable 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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