Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite

About this campsite

Total campsite capacity: 262 people

Overlooking Home Bay, the campsite is near the Reid Homestead built in 1901. A stroll up through regenerating bush to the Northern Junction (via the Rotary Centennial Loop Track) and you can explore various WWII military remains including the battery which defended Auckland's harbour.

Campsite rules

• No fires at any time. Gas cookers may be used.
• No fireworks at any time.
• Pack in, pack out. There are no rubbish bins on this island. Take your rubbish with you.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Bird and wildlife watching, Diving and snorkelling, Fishing

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
• Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays from 1 July to 30 September 2026. Bookings for 1 October 2026 to 30 June 2027 will open in August 2026.  

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Before you book, check transport options for getting to Motutapu.

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Your booking will be for the number of people in your party – there are no designated sites. Find space for your party on arrival.

More details

Access: Boat

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 131 unpowered

Trails

Home Bay, Motutapu Island Campsite can be accessed on the trail Rangitoto - Motutapu Double V2 from our trail directory.