Maitai Bay Campsite

About this campsite

Maitai Bay Campsite is a picturesque, beachfront campsite on the Karikari peninsula in Northland. There is a grassy area for camping, located beside a white sand beach with rocks at either end to snorkel around.

This campsite is very popular. It is usually full during the Christmas and New Year period, over January, during school holidays and on long weekends (particularly if the weather is good).

Maitai Bay rāhui

In 2017 Te Whānau Moana/Te Rorohuri laid a rāhui over the area to stop all fishing and taking of seafood. This is to allow the area to recover.

You can help by not removing any shellfish or fish from the area. Snorkelling is welcome and a great way to see the positive impact the rāhui is having.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shower - cold, Toilets - flush, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Bird and wildlife watching, Diving and snorkelling

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
• Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
• Infant (0–4 years): free

The can be used at this campsite. 

How to pay

Christmas to Waitangi weekend

You'll need to pay using cash or EFTPOS to camp managers during the peak period.

Outside of Christmas to Waitangi weekend

You'll need to pay using only cash to the iron ranger at site.

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

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