Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Twilight Campsite

Camp overlooking Twilight beach. Only accessible on foot and with minimal facilities, this is the spot for a true wilderness experience.

Northland, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Te Paki Recreation Reserve

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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10m

-34.50665, 172.70334

Twilight Campsite

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About this campsite

Twilight Campsite is only accessible by foot and is a perfect place for fishing, walking and relaxing.

The campsite forms part of the .

Twilight Campsite is also part of Te Araroa Trail and is the first campsite walkers come to if starting at Cape Reinga/Te Rerenga Wairua.

Facilities

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

Activities

Bird and wildlife watching, Diving and snorkelling, Fishing, Swimming, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Youth (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Child/Infant (0–4 years): free

Serviced by DOC rangers occasionally

Self-registration all year round.

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the .

More details

Access: Foot

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 12 unpowered

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