Camping in Auckland

DOC lists 9 campsites in Auckland. 0 are free and 5 can be reached by car. Cheapest first.

Standard campsites (9)

Campsite	Type and fee	Good to know
Akapoua Bay Campsite Great Barrier Island/Aotea	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Awana Beach Campsite Great Barrier Island/Aotea	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Harataonga Campsite Great Barrier Island/Aotea	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Medlands Beach Campsite Great Barrier Island/Aotea	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Whangapoua Campsite Great Barrier Island/Aotea	Standard $10–20 per adult	drive-in, bookable
Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite Motutapu Island	Standard $10–20 per adult	boat access, bookable
Motuihe Island Campsite Motuihe Island / Te Motu-a-Ihenga	Standard $10–20 per adult	boat access, bookable
Motuora Island Campsite Motuora Island	Standard $10–20 per adult	boat access, bookable
The Green Campsite Great Barrier Island/Aotea	Standard $10–20 per adult	walk-in, bookable

Campsite list: Department of Conservation open data (CC BY 4.0), refreshed weekly. Fees are DOC’s published category fees; some campsites differ and prices can change. Always check the DOC page for alerts and closures before you go.

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Questions

Are there free campsites in Auckland?

Not in DOC's list for Auckland; the cheapest are standard campsites, $10–20 per adult.

How many DOC campsites are in Auckland?

9, from DOC's campsite data (updated weekly).

Do I need to book?

Many standard and serviced DOC campsites need booking, especially in summer. Basic campsites are usually first come, first served.

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