Motuora Island Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Motuora Island, AucklandOpen
Current advisories
Motuora Campsite partial closure
05 July 2026
The northern end of the Motuora Campsite is closed to reduce risk to visitors. This area has been roped off and has signage posted. Located close to the base of hills, it faces a heightened risk of shallow landslides or rockfall. The rest of the campground (area between the lamp post and open drain) and toilet block remain open. They are lower risk due to their location further away from the base of the hill. First published on 6 July 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 18
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Shower
- Yes
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzOn the west coast of Motuora Island, 6 km east of Mahurangi Harbour.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 36.50441° S, 174.79059° E
About this place
An island sanctuary for native flora and fauna, the camp is near a Māori historic site and early European settlement.
Know before you go
Biosecurity requirements
All visitors staying on the island must complete and bring the biosecurity checklist .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass 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 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. Book Motuora Island Campsite online . Your booking will be for the number of people in your party – there are no designated sites. Find space for your party on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby
Motuora Island walks
Easy • 1 - 2 hr return • 0.32 km away
Puhoi to Remiger Road Track
Intermediate • 2 hr one way • 5 km • 12.26 km away
Tiritiri Matangi Island walks
Easiest • 20 min - 4 hr • 13.59 km away
Waterfall Track
Easiest • 30 min • 1 km • 13.63 km away
Beverley Price Loop Track
Advanced • 2 hr • 6 km • 13.88 km away
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Sources
- 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).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.