The Green Campsite

About this campsite

Maximum number of people is 30.

Set amongst remains of timber milling, kauri logging and whaling history, The Green is the smallest DOC campground on the island.

Facilities and services

• Campsite serviced 1 December to end of February.

• There are no public bins on Great Barrier Island/Aotea - take orange official council rubbish bags (available from local shops (prices vary) or the Auckland Council Service Centre) to drop off for free at Claris Landfill.

Facilities

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

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $9 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.

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, Foot

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 15 unpowered