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Anaura Bay DOC Campsite

Gisborne, North IslandDOC campsite

Open grassy camping ground with scattered trees and fenced tree guards below hills at Anaura Bay DOC Campsite.

The grassy camping ground at Anaura Bay DOC Campsite, not the separate motor camp. Capture date unknown; this photograph does not establish current facilities, conditions, access or availability.

Photo: Moira Lee / Department of Conservation (NZ) / CC BY 4.0 / Details

Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Seasonal beachside DOC camping requiring your own chemical toilet; closed on the review date.

Campground type
DOC campsite
Setting
Coast
Operator / brand
Department of Conservation
Stay options
Tent, Campervan, Caravan
Booking
Advance booking required

Facilities

  • Powered sitesNot available
  • ToiletsNot available
All facilities & policies

Confirm with the operator: hot showers, showers, shared kitchen, laundry, campfire policy. Missing information does not mean a facility is unavailable.

Powered sites
Not available. DOC lists non-powered tent camping.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Not confirmed. Showers have not been verified.
Toilets
Not available. No toilets supplied; bring or have access to a chemical toilet.
Shared kitchen
Not confirmed. An equipped shared kitchen has not been verified; bring cooking equipment.
Laundry
Not confirmed. Laundry facilities have not been verified.
Pets
Pets subject to conditions. Dogs on a leash only; check separate rules for other pets and assistance dogs.
Campfires
Not confirmed. Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Before you go

Bring drinking water

DOC says water is limited and campers must bring their own.

Pets subject to conditions

Dogs on a leash only; check separate rules for other pets and assistance dogs.

Fire safety

Campfire permission has not been confirmed. Do not light a fire without checking with the operator and checking current fire restrictions.

Check current fire restrictions (new tab)

Access & important conditions
  • Closed until Labour Weekend; DOC advertises bookings for 23 October 2026-6 April 2027, not current pitch availability.
  • Online booking required; site-specific instructions rule out phone or in-person bookings despite generic booking text.
  • Strong waves, rip currents and tsunami exposure: read DOC's water-safety and evacuation instructions before arrival.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

Anaura Bay DOC Campsite

DOC campsite reference point, not a verified entrance or individual pitch.

Official location information: Department of Conservation (new tab)
Location source & precision
Reference coordinates
-38.23305, 178.30832 (latitude, longitude)
Precision
WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
Location source checked
Explore Gisborne & Hawke's Bay
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Seasonal beachside DOC camping requiring your own chemical toilet; closed on the review date.
  • Closed until Labour Weekend; DOC advertises bookings for 23 October 2026-6 April 2027, not current pitch availability.
  • Online booking required; site-specific instructions rule out phone or in-person bookings despite generic booking text.
  • Strong waves, rip currents and tsunami exposure: read DOC's water-safety and evacuation instructions before arrival.
Camping styles
tent, campervan, caravan
Fees
Non-powered camping: NZ$15 per adult aged 18+ per night. Confirm the booking total for your dates.
Water
DOC says water is limited and campers must bring their own.

Seasonal beachside DOC camping requiring your own chemical toilet; closed on the review date.

Plan for the open season

Anaura Bay's DOC campground is a seasonal stay, not an available stop throughout the year. On the review date it is closed, with the next booking period advertised from late October. Check the date offered by DOC before organising travel. Take care to select the DOC campground rather than the separately operated motor camp sharing the bay's name.

Treat sanitation as essential equipment

You must bring or have access to a chemical toilet; a tent booking does not remove that requirement. DOC lists cassette disposal during the camping season, but no communal toilets. Water is limited and the site asks campers to bring their own. Plan food, washing and drinking supplies together so a longer stay does not depend on an assumed tap supply or unverified kitchen.

Arrive ready for the coast

Complete the booking online and retain the confirmation, because the site-specific instructions do not offer phone or in-person bookings. Read the coastal hazard guidance with everyone in the group before setting up. Identify the route to higher ground and make water activities a separate decision based on conditions and ability. Pack to remove rubbish outside the limited holiday collection period, and keep dogs leashed.

Check the official campsite information for current restrictions, facilities and booking arrangements.

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