Boulders Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in Ōpōtiki area, Bay of PlentyOpen
Current advisories
Boulders Campsite access road damaged
13 September 2026
The campsite is only accessible by 4WD vehicles. The access road has sustained a lot of storm damage. First published on 22 September 2023. Last reviewed on 14 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 16
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Cost
- Free
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Water
- Yes
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
South of Ōpōtiki, turn off SH2 into Otara Rd. Follow to Te Waiti stream confluence, turn right and follow for 4 km. Well sign posted.
Access is via a gravel road with a low ford to cross. The track down to the campsite is steep and rough.
The campsite is only accessible by 4WD drive vehicles. The access road has sustained a lot of storm damage.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 38.12293° S, 177.39057° E
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About this place
Next to the Te Waiti Stream, surrounded by nikau palms and tawa forest, this picturesque campsite is popular for swimming and picnicking.
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Brills Bivouac
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).