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Best camping spots in the Coromandel
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Looking for the best camping in the Coromandel? You'll be spoiled for choice! Just a two and a half hour drive from Auckland, this idyllic peninsula is renowned for its stunning scenery, with lush valleys, misty rainforests and golden beaches galore.
With a little time up your sleeves and the right place to set up camp, you can truly immerse yourself in one of the most beautiful regions on the North Island. Equipped with the below recommendations, you’ll be ready to load up a campervan and discover the 5 best camping spots in the Coromandel!
5 best camping spots in the Coromandel
1. Fantail Bay
2100 Port Jackson Road, Port Jackson 3584, New Zealand | Adults: $15 per night, Child (5-17 years): $7.50 per night, Infant (0-4 years): free
This quiet and peaceful DoC campsite is easily one of the best camping spots in the Coromandel. The kids will love being able to splash about at the beach just across the road from the campsite, while you relax back on shore enjoying some downtime!
If you feel like something a little more adventurous, you can head off on one of the many walks in the area, such as the Fantail Bay Track, or even shore dive for crayfish and spear kingfish and snapper. At the end of the day, cool off with a refreshing shower and camp beneath the pōhutukawa trees!
2. Coromandel TOP 10 Holiday Park
636 Rings Road, Coromandel 3506, New Zealand | From $50 per night
If you’re looking for somewhere central to base yourself, then Coromandel TOP 10 Holiday Park has everything you need.
Hike to Cathedral Cove, head through The Driving Creek Railway, or visit the Coromandel Goldfield Centre & Stamper. And if the kids are looking for a particularly thrilling day, take them to Waiau Waterworks!
Feel like a day’s rest from discovering nature? There's plenty to do at the campground: enjoy the kid’s playground, go swimming on Shelly beach, make use of their TV room, enjoy a BBQ and more.
They have plenty of facilities for you to enjoy throughout your stay as well, with a communal kitchen, bathroom, laundry, dump station and even kids club (to take them off your hands for a day or two).
3. Oamaru Bay Tourist Park
440 Colville Road, Coromandel 3584, New Zealand | Adults: $15 per night, Child (1-15 years): $10 per night
Just 10 minutes from Coromandel Town, Oamaru Bay is the ideal spot to base yourself for some laid back beach days. Enjoy the gorgeous bay on site, where you can swim or relax back and soak up the sun while looking out to Motuphoukuo Island, and others that inhabit Hauraki Gulf. Set up some lunch at one of the many picnic tables, or take out a swimming raft to explore the calm waters.
4. Tidewater Motel and Tourist Park
270 Tiki Road, Coromandel 3506, New Zealand | Adults: $30 per night, Child (13 years and under): $15 per night
This ideally located caravan park overlooks the Coromandel Harbour, equipped with everything you need for an adventurous stay. Relax and enjoy the stunning view of the harbour, or get a little more hands-on with some fishing!
Tidewater is known as a fisherman’s hub, with everything you need to catch a beauty, including plenty of boat parking, an undercover fish cleaning and filleting area, fishing charter service, group packages, and plenty of advice on the best places to fish.
If you’re hoping to check out more of the sights, then the town is just a short two-minute walk away, filled with shops, bars and local eateries.
Relax at your accommodation afterwards with a shared kitchen, lounge, toilets and showers, along with outdoor dining and free WiFi. You can even enjoy free bike rental during your stay at this awesome spot for camping in the Coromandel!
Long Bay Motor Camp & Cabins
3200 Long Bay Road, Coromandel 3581, New Zealand | From $12 to $25 per person per night
If you’re ready to get outdoors and explore the beautiful bushland and beaches that the Coromandel has to offer, then this is the spot to do it. Both bays at Long Bay Motor Camp & Cabins have sheltered sandy stretches with shallow water, which are perfect for all ages and abilities. Get out on the water with a kayak or paddle board, and enjoy all the Summer activities put on for kids over the holidays.
There are plenty of walks in the area too! Take off on the Kauri Bush Walk for an enjoyable 40-minute loop through Long Bay Scenic Reserve and surround yourself in nature. Tucks Bay Coastal Walk is even easier, with just 15 minutes of walking taking you to a gorgeous lookout where you can watch the sunset. There’s even a boat ramp, so you can take off into the water and enjoy a spot of fishing!
After so much adventure, relax back in your campervan at one of the best camping spots in the Coromandel!
Hire a van for your Coromandel camping trip
Now you have a handful of campgrounds where you can enjoy the best camping in the Coromandel! Once you sort out campervan hire on the North Island, head off to one of the above spots on this spectacular peninsula and sleep tight knowing you’re surrounded by some of New Zealand’s most incredible wilderness!
Need some route inspiration? Check out our Auckland to Coromandel road trip_ itinerary!
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