Motuihe Island Campsite

About this campsite

Campsite zones

The Motuihe Campsite is divided into zones.

• Confidence Course: 8 people on the western side of the sealed road, 25 m uphill from the toilet block. 
• Parade Ground: 100 people on the headland above wharf road. Follow the timber box steps 100 m west of the toilet block. 
• Puriri Ridge: 20 peoples south of the sealed road amongst the puriri trees. Go uphill and around to the left (250 m).

Facilities

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

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 up to 30 June 2027.

• 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.

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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

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 64 unpowered

Trails

Motuihe Island Campsite can be accessed on the trail Motuihe Island Loop from our trail directory.