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The complete guide to camping on the CoromandelPlaces to stay, the rules and handy tips for visitors

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Contents

4 Where to stay (paid campgrounds)

Where can I camp? See our list of campsites and contact information for bookings. For more on camping in New Zealand visit www.camping.org.nz or one of our information centres.

6-8 DOC Campgrounds Details on where the Department of Conservation

provides paid campgrounds.

9 DOC Freedom Camping Policy Details on locations where DOC has prohibited or

restricted freedom camping.

10-12 TCDC Freedom Camping Guidelines We welcome responsible freedom camping.

Don’t risk a $200 fine. Make sure you know the rules and read the signage. Only certified self-contained freedom camping is permitted. There are areas that are prohibited or restricted.

13-14 What to do with your rubbish and recycling

Drop your recyclables off at a recycling centre as you travel. We’ve listed your nearest Refuse Transfer Station and provided a map for where to find them.

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15-16 Public toilets and dump stations

Camping our way is not using the roadside as a toilet. Read these pages for locations of public toilets and dump stations where you can empty your campervan wastewater.

17-18 Coromandel Road Map Roads on the Coromandel can be

winding, narrow and there are limits on where you can take a rented vehicle so be sure to speak to your rental company and follow our advice and map on this page.

19 Information Centres Visit our seven information centres or

check out www.thecoromandel.com for ideas on what to do, what to see and how to get there.


Where to stay (paid campgrounds)ThamesCRUZ ‘n’ STOP, Thames 07 868 9833 M www.campervancruznstopcom.com

Dickson Holiday Park, Tararu 07 868 7308 T M D www.dicksonpark.co.nz

Tapu Creek Campervan Park, Tapu 07 868 4570 T M D www.tapucreek.co.nz

Tapu Motor Camp, Tapu

07 868 4837 T M D www.topshelfcharters.co.nz

Te Puru Holiday Park, Te Puru 07 868 2879 T M D www.tepuruholidaypark.co.nz

Kauaeranga ValleyKauaeranga Valley campsites (9) (DOC) 07 867 9080 T M * powered and non-powered sites E: [email protected]

CoromandelCoromandel TOP 10 Holiday Park 0800 267 646 T M D www.coromandeltop10.co.nz

Long Bay Motor Camp, Long Bay 07 866 8720 T M http://www.longbaymotorcamp.co.nz/

Shelly Beach Top 10 Holiday Park 07 866 8988 T M D www.shellybeachcoromandel.co.nz

Tidewater Motel & Tourist Park 07 866 8888 T M www.tidewater.co.nz

Oamaru Bay Caravan Park 07 866 7750 T

ColvilleOtautu Bay Farm Camp 07 866 6801 T M www.otautubaycamp.co.nz

Colville Farm Holidays 07 866 6820 www.colvillefarmholidays.co.nz

Colville Bay Motor Camp 07 866 6814 T M D www.colvillebaymotel.co.nz

Papa Aroha Holiday Park 07 866 8818 T M D www.papaaroha.co.nz

Anglers Lodge Motel & Holiday Park 07 866 8584 T M D www.anglers.co.nz

North CoromandelWaikawau Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC) 07 866 1106 T M

Fantail Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC) T M

Fletcher Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC)TM

Port Jackson Recreation Reserve (DOC) T M

Stony Bay Recreation Reserve (DOC) T M * non-powered sites

KuaotunuKuaotunu Camp Ground 07 866 5628 T M D www.kcg2008.com

WhangapouaWhangapoua Holiday Park 1266 Whangapoua Road Te Rerenga Whangapoua Coromandel Peninsula 07 866 5215 T M www.whangapouaholidaypark.co.nz

WhitiangaMercury Bay Holiday Park 07 866 5579 T M D www.mercurybayholidaypark.co.nz

Harbourside Holiday Park 07 869 5152 T M D www.harboursideholiday.co.nz

Mill Creek Bird & Campervan Park 07 866 0166 T M D www.millcreekbirdpark.co.nz

Whitianga Campground 07 866 5834 www.whitiangacampground.co.nz

Flaxmill BayFlaxmill Bay Hideaway Camp & Cabin 07 866 2386 T M D www.flaxmillbay.co.nz

Cooks BeachCooks Beach Holiday Resort 07 866 5469 T M D www.cooksbeachresort.co.nz

HaheiHahei Holiday Resort 07 866 3889 T M D www.hahei.com

Hot Water Beach Hot Water Beach Holiday Park 08002hotbeach T M D www.hotwaterbeachtop10.co.nz

T = Tent M = Motorhome D = Dump Station

KEY


Our fresh water is a precious resource so please use sparingly. Ask tourism operators about their environmentally friendly practices.

COROMANDEL TOWN

WHITIANGA

COLVILLE

WHENUAKITECOROGLEN

TAPU

TE PURU

PAUANUITAIRUA

WHANGAMATA

THAMES

WAIHI

TE AROHA

KARANGAHAKEGORGE

MOEHAU RANGE

COROMAN

DEL RANGE

AthenreeKaimai

Forest Park

Waitawheta

Mackaytown

OPOUTERE

Waikawau

Manaia

Te Kouma

Tararu

WentworthValley

DOCInfo

Centre

Tirohia

To Hamilton

To Rotorua 80k Tm o Tauranga 70km

Waikino

PORT CHARLES

HAHEI

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Flaxmill Bay

Hot Water Beach

Kuaotunu

Cooks Beach

Papa Aroh

Long Bay

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Fantail Bay

Port JacksonFletcher Bay Freedom Camping

DOC CampgroundStony Bay

BrokenHills

Kauaeranga ValleyHIKUAI

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CoroglenRiver Glen Holiday Park & Campground 07 866 3130 T M D www.riverglencoromandel.co.nz

WhenuakiteSeabreeze Holiday Park 07 866 3050 T M D www.seabreezeholidaypark.co.nz

TairuaTairua Holiday Park 07 864 8071 T M D E: [email protected]

HikuaiBroken Hills, Puketui Valley (DOC) T M

PauanuiThe Glade Holiday Park 07 864 8559 T M D E: [email protected]

Paunaui Club Carpark/self-contained camper park (fees apply) www.pauanuiclub.co.nz 07 864 8695 M 31 Shephard Ave

OpoutereOpoutere Coastal Camping (seasonal) 07 865 9152 T M D E: [email protected]

WhangamataWentworth River (DOC) T Whangamata Motor Camp 07 865 9128 T M D


Department of Conservation (DOC) Campsites and Accommodation

DOC provides a range of accommodation options on the Coromandel Peninsula which include DOC huts, backpacker accommodation , a lodge, a cottage and a bach as well as numerous camp sites. All are bookable online.

The two northern Coromandel farm parks have five campgrounds: 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. There are campgrounds in the southern Coromandel at Broken Hills (Puketui Valley Road) and Wentworth Valley as well as nine campsites in the Kauaeranga Valley.

Bookings for Waikawau Bay, Port Jackson and Wentworth Valley are essential over Christmas and New Year. Elsewhere, campsites are allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

Resident managers, on site during summer months, oversee camp facilities, enforce camp rules and collect fees. Camping outside designated areas is not permitted. Fees for DOC campsites range from $5 – $10 per adult and $2.50 – $5 for children (5-17), children under 5 are free.


DOC Campgrounds List

Booms Flat, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets, Dogs are permitted

Broken Hills, HikuaiCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from tap

Catleys, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Picnic Table Rubbish Bin

Water from stream

Fantail Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Rubbish Bin

Showers (cold)

Fletcher Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Showers (cold)

Hotoritori, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Water from stream, Dogs are permitted

Kahikatea Powered site, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Power Water from streamThere are no toilets in the campground as it is only for self-contained, certified motorhomes

Port Jackson Conservation Campsite Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Barbecue

Rubbish Bin Showers (cold)

Shag Stream, Kauaeranga Valley Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Picnic Table Rubbish Bin

Water from stream


DOC Campgrounds List [cont]

Stony Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Picnic Table

Rubbish Bin Showers (cold)

Totara Flat, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from stream

Trestle View, Kauaeranga ValleyCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from stream

Waikawau Bay campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Rubbish Bin

Showers (cold)

Wainora, Kauaeranga Valley Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Rubbish Bin Water from stream

Wentworth campsiteCampsite category: ScenicFacilities: Water from tap Toilets Barbecue

Picnic Table Rubbish Bin Showers (cold)

Whangaiterenga, Kauaeranga Valley Campsite category: ScenicFacilities: Toilets Picnic Table Rubbish Bin

Water from stream

For information on the Crosbies and Pinnacles Huts, Fletcher Bay Backpackers, Stony Bay Bach, Knox Cottage or the Waikawau Bay Lodge see: www.doc.govt.nz/coromandel contact the Kauaeranga Visitor Centre 07 867 9080 or [email protected]


DOC Freedom Camping Policy

Freedom camping is permitted on public conservation (DOC)land except in areas where it is expressly prohibited or restricted to self-contained vehicles. This is indicated by signage. Please ensure you are well-informed of where you can and cannot camp and if unsure, enquire with DOC. Read all signage and be sure to follow the rules that apply if you want to avoid a costly fine.

ProhibitedThe DOC website (search for freedom camping) lists all areas where freedom camping is prohibited and at the time of printing these included the following locations:

•KauaearangaRoadVisitorCentrecarpark,CoromandelForest Park

•KauaearangaRoadendcarpark,CoromandelForestPark

•MuriwaiWalkCarpark,PortJackson

•WaikawauBeachboatrampcarpark,WaikawauBayFarmPark Recreation Reserve

•WaikawauBeachaccesscarpark(west)

RestrictedAt Cathedral Cove carpark freedom camping is restricted to self-contained vehicles for four night’s maximum in a single calendar month between 5pm and 9am.

For more information visit the DOC website www.doc.govt.nz/camping


If you stay overnight in an accessible public place other than in a campground, then you’re probably freedom camping. We have freedom camping rules for all public areas that TCDC owns or manages and you need to comply withe these or risk a $200 fine.

The big rule – you must be in a certified self-contained vehicle if you want to freedom camp. If you’re a tourist and don’t know if your vehicle complies, ask your rental company.

We have areas around the Coromandel that need protecting from freedom camping. Some areas are either prohibited to all freedom camping, or restricted with conditions. All prohibited and restricted areas are clearly sign-posted.

If you stay in a restricted area these conditions apply:

1. Park only in the designated (sign-posted) area.

2. Depart by 9.00am.

3. Stay a maximum of two consecutive nights.

4. NB: some areas such as sports ground car parks have a further condition that: Notwithstanding restriction 3, all freedom campers must depart on Saturday mornings.

Be firewise – observe fire bans indicated on signage and at www.tcdc.govt.nz/fire

TCDC Freedom Camping Rules

www.tcdc.govt.nz/camping

Use this QR code with your mobile phone (you can download the app for free) It will take you to our camping page on our website.

Certified self-contained freedom camping only.


Freedom Camping on the CoromandelWe have three classifications for freedom camping on the Coromandel:

Allowed

Restricted

Prohibited

AllowedFor public areas that TCDC own or manages, freedom camping in a certified self-contained vehicle is permitted, subject to any other controls that may be in place.

RestrictedCertified self-contained freedom camping is permitted, and the further conditions on the previous page apply. To freedom camp in restricted areas campers must park in the designated area, which is sign posted. For details and maps of the restricted areas go to: www.tcdc.govt.nz/camping

ProhibitedFreedom camping is not allowed in prohibited areas under TCDC’s Freedom Camping Bylaw 2014. There are several reasons why an area is prohibited, including habitats for endangered species, need to protect public access to reserves, and for health and safety reasons. All prohibited areas are clearly sign posted. For more details and maps of prohibited areas go to: www.tcdc.govt.nz/camping


You must be in a

certified self-

contained vehicle

if you want to

freedom camp.

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Driving the CoromandelThe Coromandel is one of New Zealand’s great road trip destinations. To review the status of the State Highway 25 on the Coromandel, please visit the New Zealand Transport Agency’s (NZTA) website, www.nzta.govt.nz. NZTA manage this highway.

Information for drivers

We drive on the left side of the road

We have many hilly, narrow or winding roads that mean your journey make take longer than you expect.

You must carry your driver licence on you at all times. If your licence is not in English, you must carry a translation from an approved translator.

Choose to buy or hire a fuel-efficient vehicle and switch off your engine when stopped.


Coromandel 525 Hauraki Road, Coromandel 07 866 7616

Matarangi 101 Matarangi Drive, Matarangi 07 866 5427

Whitianga 237 South Highway, Whitianga 07 866 2954

Tairua 3 Red Bridge Road, Tairua 07 864 7639

Pauanui 887 Hikuai Settlement Road, Pauanui 07 864 7949

Whangamata 2755 SH25 Waihi-Whangamata, Whangamata 07 865 9723

Thames 102 Burke Street, Thames 07 868 9637

For all opening hour times go to www.tcdc.govt.nz/rts

What to do with your rubbish and recyclingOn the Coromandel it’s free to recycle. For non-recyclables, we operate a pre-paid bag system. Ask for the ‘TCDC blue rubbish bags’ at local supermarkets and food stores and deliver these free of charge to one of the refuse transfer stations listed below and indicated on the map.

Locations for dropping off your rubbish and recycling

eco tipAlways put all your

rubbish in the bin

provided, or take it

with you when

you leave.

Environmental Care Code /Toitu te whenua (leave the land undisturbed)

• Protect plants and wildlife – treat NZ’s flora and fauna with respect.

• Remove rubbish – carry out what you carry in.

• Keep streams and lakes clean – soaps and detergents can be harmful to water-life.

• Take care with stoves and fires – check for fire bans and restrictions.

• Camp carefully – leave no trace of your visit.

• Respect our cultural heritage – many places have spiritual and historical significance.

• Keep to the track – lessen damage to fragile plants and prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

• Consider other people – we all have the right to enjoy the natural environment.


COROMANDEL TOWN

WHITIANGA

WHANGAPOUA

TAIRUA

WHANGAMATA

THAMES

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PAUANUI

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OPITO BAYMATARANGI

KEYTransfer Station

24/7 Drop-off available

HIKUAI

eco tipReuse plastic bags or try not to use them at all.

Unless otherwise

stated, our tap

water is potable so

you can reuse your

water bottles quite

safely.

Recyclable plastic, bottles

and cans.


Dump StationsDump stations – The listed places below are where you can empty your campervan toilet and wastewater. The TCDC locations are free of charge. See below for Dump Stations locations.

Charges may apply at a holiday park where customers are not staying.

THAMES/THAMES COASTTapu Motor Camp, TapuTe Puru Holiday Park, Te PuruDickson Park Motor camp, Victoria Street, ThamesTCDC Dump Station at BP – Stuart Moore Motors, 100 Banks Street, Thames

COROMANDELTCDC Dump Station at Patukerikeri Reserve, Wharf Road, CoromandelCoromandel TOP 10 Holiday Park, 636-732 Rings Road, Coromandel

COLVILLEColville Bay Motel & Motor, Wharf Road, Colville BayPapa Aroha Holiday Park, Colville Road, Papa ArohaAnglers Lodge Motel and Holiday Park, Colville Road, Amodeo Bay

WhitiangaPublic Dump Station at Transfer Station, South Highway, WhitiangaMercury Bay Holiday Park, WhitiangaTCDC Dump Station at Abrahamson Road, off Moewai Road, Whitianga

FLAXMILL BAYCooks Beach Holiday Resort, Cooks Beach

HAHEIHahei Holiday ResortHot Water Beach Holiday Park

WHENUAKITESeabreeze Holiday Park, Whenuakite

TAIRUATairua Holiday ParkTCDC Dump Station on the corner of Ocean Road and Paku Drive, Tairua

PAUANUITCDC Dump Station, adjacent to Pleasant Point Boat Ramp, PauanuiGlade Motor Camp, Vista Paku, Pauanui

OPOUTEREOpoutere Coastal Camping, Ohui Road, Opoutere

WHANGAMATATCDC Dump Station, Martyn Road, WhangamataWentworth Campsite, Wentworth River (DOC)Whangamata Motor CampSettlers Motor Camp, Whangamata


Public Toilets‘Camping our way’ is not using the side of the road or the bush as a toilet – please use on-board or public facilities.

COROMANDEL TOWN

WHITIANGA

COLVILLE

WHENUAKITECOROGLEN

TAPU

TE PURU

PAUANUITAIRUA

WHANGAMATA

THAMES

WAIHI

TE AROHA

KARANGAHAKEGORGE

MOEHAU RANGE

COROMAN

DEL RANGE

AthenreeKaimai

Forest Park

Waitawheta

Mackaytown

OPOUTERE

Waikawau

Manaia

Te Kouma

Tararu

WentworthValley

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Tirohia

To Hamilton

Waikino

PORT CHARLES

HAHEI

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Flaxmill Bay

Hot Water Beach

KuaotunuMatarangi

Opito Bay

Cooks Beach

Papa Aroh

Long Bay

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Fantail Bay

Port JacksonFletcher Bay

Stony Bay

BrokenHills

Kauaeranga ValleyHIKUAI

Whangapoua

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COROMANDEL TOWN

WHITIANGA

WHANGAPOUA

COLVILLE

WHENUAKITE

HIKUAI

COROGLEN

TAPU

WAIOMU

TE PURU

PAUANUITAIRUA

WHANGAMATA

THAMES

NGATEA

PAEROA

WAIHI

TE AROHA

KARANGAHAKEGORGE

MOEHAU RANGE

COROMAN

DEL RANGE

Slipper Is.

Whiritoa

AthenreeKaimai

Forest Park

Waitawheta

Mackaytown

Netherton

Hikutaia

OPOUTERE

ONEMANA

BrokenHills

Puketui

PinnaclesHut

Waikawau

Manaia

Te KoumaTe Kouma Harbour

To Auckland Coromandel Harbour

Papa Aroha

Manaia Harbour

Tararu

WentworthValley

MaratotoValley

Kerepehi

KopuataiWet Lands

Mangatarata

Hauraki Plains

Waitakaruru

Pipiroa

Kopu

Kauaeranga Valley

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Centre

Kopuarahi

MARAMARUA

KAIAUA FIRTHOF THAMES

To Rotorua/Taupo

To Auckland

Tirohia

To Hamilton

To Rotorua 80k Tm o Tauranga 70km

Waikino

PORT JACKSONCAPE COLVILLE

PORT CHARLES

HAHEI

COROMANDEL TOWN

Sailors GraveRangihauValleySquare

Kauri

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Waitaia Bay

Opito Bay

Stony Bay

PASSENGER FERRY

WAIHI BEACH

Shelly Beach

OtamaBeach

MATARANGI

CooksBeach

HOT WATER BEACH

CATHEDRAL COVEFerryLanding HAHEI

New Chums Beach

WHANGAPOUA

Sandy Bay

Fletcher Bay

Fantail Bay

Otautu BayWaikawau Bay

Kennedy BayAmodeo Bay

KUAOTUNUBAY

Mercury Bay

Long Bay

Waimama Bay

Orokawa Bay

Bowentown

Te Karo Bay

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Airports

Heritage & Mining

Cycleway

Kauri Heritage

Golf Course

Marine Reserve

Surfing

Fishings

Walks

Local Information


Ask a localOur Local Information Centres

We’ve got seven Visitor Information Centres on the Coromandel that can point you in the right direction.

i-SITE Thames206 Pollen St07 868 [email protected] www.thamesinfo.co.nzOPEN HOURS Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 5.00pm Sat, Sun & Pub Hols: 9.00am - 4.00pm Holiday Hours (17 Dec - 6 Jan) Mon-Fri: 8.30am - 7.00pm Sat-Sun: 9.00am-5.00pmHoliday Hours ( 7 Jan - 3 Feb) Mon-Fri: 8.30am-6.30pmSat-Sun: 9.00am-5.00pm

i-SITE Whitianga66 Albert Street, Whitianga07 866 5555 Fax: 866 [email protected] www.whitianga.co.nz OPEN HOURS Mon-Fri: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sat & Sun: 9.00am - 4.00pmHoliday Hours (26 Dec - 1 Feb) Mon-Sun: 9.00am - 6.00pm

Whangamata Information Centre616 Port Rd, P.O. Box 215, Whangamata07 865 [email protected] OPEN HOURS Mon-Sat: 9.00am - 5.00pm Sun: 10.00am - 4.00pm Holiday Hours (26 Dec - 1 Feb) Mon-Sun: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Tairua Information Centre233 Main Rd, P.O. Box 76, Tairua 07 864 [email protected] www.tairua.infoOPEN HOURS Daily: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Pauanui Information CentreCnr Vista Paku & Sheppard Ave , Pauanui 07 864 [email protected] HOURS9.30am - 4.00pm dailywith extended hours for Summer

Coromandel Information Centre84 Kapanga Road, Coromandel Town 3506 07 866 8598 [email protected] HOURS Open 7 DaysMon-Sun 10.00am-4.00pmPublic Holidays 10.00am-3.00pm

Kauaeranga Visitor Information CentreKauaeranga Valley Road, Thames07 867- 9080www.doc.govt.nzOPEN HOURS Open 7 Days (Closed Christmas Day)

8:30 am – 4:00 pm daily off peak/shoulder season8:30 am – 5:00 pm peak summer season

www.tcdc.govt .nz/camping

For all enquiries call our friendly Customer Services Team they’ll be happy to hear from you

Phone 07 868 0200Offices in Thames – Coromandel – Whangamata – Whitianga

District Office: 515 Mackay Street, Thames Opening hours: 8 am – 5 pm

Thames 07 868 0200 Coromandel 07 868 1001 Whangamata 07 865 0060 Whitianga 07 867 2010 Fax: 07 868 0234 Website: www.tcdc.govt.nz

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