Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite

About Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite
Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite is a DOC campsite in Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua, Northland, on the North Island. It has 45 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cold showers and flush toilets, 6 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching, diving and fishing. You can get there by campervan and car. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Tapotupotu Campsite, 14 km away.
Camp with lush forests and sandy beaches in close range. Kapowairua is a place to relax, enjoy and explore the great outdoors.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cold showers
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Toilets
- Water supply
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Diving
- Fishing
- Swimming
- 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
Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua, Northland, North Island
Nearby
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Questions about Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan and car.
What facilities does Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cold showers, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Toilets, and 1 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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