TECT Park Main Campground

Bay of Plenty, North IslandCouncil campground

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Campsite essentials

Your stay at a glance

Designated tent and self-contained vehicle camping beside TECT Park's Penny facilities, separate from its equestrian parking area.

Campground type: Council campground
Operator / brand: Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City Council
Stay options: Tent, Campervan, Caravan

Facilities

ShowersAvailable
ToiletsAvailable
Shared kitchenAvailable
LaundryAvailable

Facility details

Showers: Available. Paid hot showers accessed using a Penny digital key.
Toilets: Available. Penny facility toilets are free to use.
Shared kitchen: Available. Paid cooking hotplates and dishwashing sink, not a full equipped kitchen.
Laundry: Available. Penny laundry requires a purchased digital key.

Before you go

Check current fire restrictions

Access & important conditions

Tents: maximum two nights per four weeks; CSC vehicles: three. Seek tent permission; pitches are not reservable.

Contact & booking

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Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Tauranga City CouncilTECT Park: visitor information (new tab)

Guides for your trip

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Designated tent and self-contained vehicle camping beside TECT Park's Penny facilities, separate from its equestrian parking area.
Tents: maximum two nights per four weeks; CSC vehicles: three. Seek tent permission; pitches are not reservable.

Region: Bay of Plenty
Island: North Island
Camping styles: tent, campervan, caravan

Designated tent and self-contained vehicle camping beside TECT Park's Penny facilities, separate from its equestrian parking area.

Use the main camping area

Tent camping is specifically allowed by the Penny facility, not the equestrian car park. Vehicles staying overnight must meet the council's self-containment requirement.

Arrange permission and facility access

Council describes first-come pitches but also requires tent permission. Confirm arrangements before travel and buy a Penny digital key in advance; the park says it is needed for facilities.

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

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