Port Jackson Campsite
Backcountry campsiteLocated in Northern Coromandel, WaikatoOpen
- Sites
- 74
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $18
- Power
- None
- Shower
- Yes
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
58 km north of Coromandel.
From Coromandel take the Colville Road for 22 km until the Whangaahei Junction, then turn left and follow the Port Jackson Road for 28 km until you get to Fantail Bay. From Fantail Bay follow the road for 8 km.
Access: Unsealed road from Colville. There is a ford (water crossing) between Port Jackson and Fletcher Bay that can be difficult to drive across at times of heavy rain.
Port Jackson Road sustained substantial damage during 2022/23 summer storms. This is a remote, narrow, winding gravel road, which is not two lanes. While the road has been repaired, there are more one way stretches and it is compromised in places.
We advise visitors use a reliable and well maintained 4WD and drive carefully. If towing you must be prepared to reverse sections of the road depending on where you meet oncoming traffic. There may be vehicles larger than you on the road.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 36.48401° S, 175.34180° E
About this place
At the northern tip of the Peninsula, this campsite is at the water’s edge next to the beach. At the eastern end of the campsite, the Muriwai Coastal Walk leads up the headland towards Wharekaiatua Pa and along the coast, with stunning coastal views.
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. If you arrive without an online booking , contact Kauaeranga Valley Visitor Centre or attempt to book online. Eftpos may be available with the rangers on duty during the peak summer season. No cash facilities. Wifi guest booking access is available at Port Jackson, Stony Bay, and Waikawau campsites outside the office.
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 Port Jackson Campsite online . Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends. 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.
Nearby stops
Fletcher Bay Campsite
Backcountry • Waikato • 4.4 km
Fletcher Bay Campsite is a beachfront campsite set within a farm in the Coromandel. It offers direct access to the water for swimming, boating, diving, and…
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Fantail Bay Campsite
Backcountry • Waikato • 4.7 km
Fantail Bay Campsite is located in the Coromandel region and offers camping beneath pohutukawa trees. A track with outstanding views leads from the campsite to…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shower - cold • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Stony Bay Bach
Waikato • 7.8 km
Stony Bay Bach is a hut located within the Stony Bay campground, less than two minutes from the beach. The site sits in a deep inlet flanked by the bush-clad…
Stony Bay Campsite
Standard • Waikato • 7.8 km
Stony Bay Campsite is a spacious five-hectare site located on the coast in the Coromandel. It provides access to the Coromandel Coastal Walkway, which leads to…
Non-powered/tent sites • Shower - cold • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Otauto Bay Farm Camp
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Walks nearby
Contact
Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Regional DOC service centre.
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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).
- 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.