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Anaura Bay Motor Camp

Gisborne, North IslandPrivate campsite

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Beachfront motor camp with its main camping area seasonally closed; operator identifies a separate self-contained motorhome section.

Campground type
Private campsite
Setting
Coast
Address
680 Anaura Road, Anaura Bay
Operator / brand
Proprietors of Anaura Inc.
Stay options
Campervan
Booking
Advance booking required

Facilities

  • Powered sitesAvailable
  • ShowersAvailable
  • ToiletsAvailable
  • Shared kitchenAvailable
  • LaundryAvailable
All facilities & policies

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

Powered sites
Available. Powered and non-powered areas listed; confirm which are operating during main-camp closure.
Hot showers
Not confirmed. Hot water for showers has not been confirmed. A general shower listing does not establish hot-water availability.
Showers
Available. Showers listed; access during partial closure must be confirmed.
Toilets
Available. Toilets listed; access during partial closure must be confirmed.
Shared kitchen
Available. Communal kitchen listed; access during partial closure must be confirmed.
Laundry
Available. Paid washing machine listed; access during partial closure must be confirmed.
Pets
Pets subject to conditions. Camp pet policy requires leashes, supervision and a signed policy; dogs excluded from buildings and visitors cannot bring dogs. Confirm seasonal application.
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

Water supply not confirmed

Drinking-water provision and treatment have not been verified; ask before relying on a refill.

Pets subject to conditions

Camp pet policy requires leashes, supervision and a signed policy; dogs excluded from buildings and visitors cannot bring dogs. Confirm seasonal application.

Fire safety

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

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Access & important conditions
  • Main camp closed until the advertised 15 December 2026 reopening; the operator identifies only motorhome/self-contained sites 68P-95 as open. Confirm eligible vehicle and facility access.
  • Bookings opening on 1 October do not mean the main camp has reopened. Older 2025 wording remains on the site-bookings page.
Fees & booking

Area & getting there

680 Anaura Road, Anaura Bay

A map reference point has not been verified. Use the park's own directions to confirm the entrance and vehicle access.

Official park directions
Explore Gisborne & Hawke's Bay
Read the full guideArrival, planning and local advice

By Outdoor Next / Editorial standards / Last checked

  • Beachfront motor camp with its main camping area seasonally closed; operator identifies a separate self-contained motorhome section.
  • Main camp closed until the advertised 15 December 2026 reopening; the operator identifies only motorhome/self-contained sites 68P-95 as open. Confirm eligible vehicle and facility access.
  • Bookings opening on 1 October do not mean the main camp has reopened. Older 2025 wording remains on the site-bookings page.
Camping styles
campervan
Fees
Published tariffs say per day or part and mix older season information; a current adult nightly non-powered basis is not established.
Water
Drinking-water provision and treatment have not been verified; ask before relying on a refill.

Beachfront motor camp with its main camping area seasonally closed; operator identifies a separate self-contained motorhome section.

Check which part of Anaura is operating

Anaura Bay Motor Camp is not the nearby DOC camping operation. Its homepage says the main camp is seasonally closed until the advertised December reopening, while identifying a self-contained motorhome section separately. A booking-opening date is not a reopening date. Before planning a stay, confirm that your vehicle qualifies for the operating section and that the particular site you intend to use is included.

Confirm amenities during the partial closure

The general camping page lists powered and non-powered sites, a communal kitchen, showers, toilets and a paid washing machine. Those descriptions do not prove every building is accessible while the main camp is closed. Ask which facilities serve your booked section and arrive prepared for any restrictions. The listed tariffs use a per-day-or-part basis alongside older seasonal text, so obtain a current quote directly.

Keep the camp rules with the right booking

Use the motor camp's own confirmation and pet policy rather than the DOC site's rules. The operator requires dogs to be leashed and supervised, excludes them from buildings and asks guests to sign its policy. Clarify any seasonal application before bringing a pet. Save the section and arrival instructions, and check beach conditions independently: accommodation permission does not establish that any water activity is suitable on the day.

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

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