Maitai Bay Campsite
About Maitai Bay Campsite
Maitai Bay Campsite is a DOC campsite in Karikari Peninsula, Northland, on the North Island. It has 100 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, cold showers and flush toilets, 7 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching and diving. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Whatuwhiwhi TOP 10 Holiday Park, 5 km away.
This Kaitaia area campsite is popular with families. Camp in a sheltered bay nestled amongst beautiful pohutukawa trees.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Cold showers
- Flush toilets
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Toilets
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Diving
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
Karikari Peninsula, Northland, North Island
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Questions about Maitai Bay Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Maitai Bay Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Maitai Bay Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Maitai Bay Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Maitai Bay Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Cold showers, Flush toilets, Tap water (untreated) and Wheelchair access, and 2 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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