Camping Regulations
There are several commercial campgrounds throughout the Coromandel for you and your families to camp at.
You can also choose to camp at the many DOC sites around the Coromandel, see below for details, or you can freedom camp at the designated locaitons only.
FREEDOM CAMPING ALLOWED ON THE COROMANDEL IN LOCATIONS IN THAMES AND TAIRUA
When the BYLAW becomes operational on Monday 19 December 2011, freedom camping will be permitted at:
Thames
• Two car parks in the car park next to Danby Field (SH25)
Conditions of use:
• Only self contained vehicles that can show they comply with NZS 5465:2001 will be permitted;
• A maximum of two nights stay
• Persons must move at the request of an authorised officer
Tairua
• Two car parks at the eastern end of the car park adjacent to 9 Tui Terrace
• Two car parks at the south end of the car parking area at 25 Paku Drive
Conditions of use:
• Only self contained vehicles that can show they comply with NZS 5465:2001 will be permitted
• A maximum of two nights stay
• Freedom Camping is not permitted at these locations between 20 December and 8 February
• Persons must move at the request of an authorised officer
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION OPTIONS
Thames area
Kauaeranga Valley: offers numerous camping sites
Northern Coromandel
Top of the peninsula: five campgrounds at the top of the peninsula offer remote coastal experiences in superb settings. Waikawau Bay and Stony Bay on the eastern side, Fletcher Bay and Port Jackson on the north coast, and Fantail Bay on the western side. All campgrounds have toilets.
Stony Bay Hut: ideal for those wanting to fish, walk the coastal track or ride the mountain bike track between Stony and Fletcher Bays. Modest bunk accommodation available.
Pauanui/Tairua area
Broken Hills campground: nestled on the banks of the Tairua River with access to interesting historic walks. 19kms form Tairua and 27kms from Whangamata.
Whangamata area
Wentworth Valley campground: located in bush surroundings close to the eastern beaches and activities of Whangamata
Waihi area
Dickey Flat campground: There is road access and track access to this campground. Road access via Dickey Flat Road. The campground has basic facilities including a toilet, grass campsites and good swimming holes.
Please note: Bookings are essential at Waikawau Bay campground (Phone: +64 7 866 1106) and Stony Bay Hut (Phone +64 7 866 6710). All other campsites no bookings are required unless it is for a large group.
For all conservation information relating to the Coromandel visit the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre, located 15 minutes from Thames.
Contact:
Phone +64 7 867 9080
Fax +64 7 867 9095
or email kauaerangavc@doc.govt.co.nz
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