Lagoon Bay Campground

Auckland, North IslandCouncil campground

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Tent camping beside a shallow tidal bay at Mahurangi East, with limited untreated water and a non-flush toilet.

Campground type: Council campground
Setting: Coast
Operator / brand: Auckland Council
Stay options: Tent
Booking: Advance booking required

Facilities

Powered sitesNot available
ToiletsAvailable

Facility details

Powered sites: Not available. Council explicitly lists no electrical supply.
Toilets: Available. Waterless non-flush toilet; bring toilet paper.

Before you go

Bring drinking water

Council recommends bringing water because the untreated supply is limited.

No pets

Council prohibits pets in the campground.

Check current fire restrictions

Access & important conditions

No vehicle access. Conflicting boat-only and foot-access text requires route confirmation.

Contact & booking

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Auckland CouncilAuckland Council: Lagoon Bay Campground (new tab)

Guides for your trip

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Tent camping beside a shallow tidal bay at Mahurangi East, with limited untreated water and a non-flush toilet.
No vehicle access. Conflicting boat-only and foot-access text requires route confirmation.

Region: Auckland
Island: North Island
Camping styles: tent

Tent camping beside a shallow tidal bay at Mahurangi East, with limited untreated water and a non-flush toilet.

Plan around the tide

Close-shore boat access depends on high tide; low water leaves a muddy carry. The current alert also mentions foot access from Martins Bay, despite older boat-only directions.

Confirm your approach

Ask council to clarify the walking route before relying on it. Mahurangi West's road closure affects launching plans from Sullivan's Bay; bring your own drinking water.

Check the official campsite information before travelling. The source-check date is not live availability or an assurance that access conditions are unchanged.

Sources & official links

Auckland Council: Lagoon Bay Campground (new tab)