CampgroundHidden gem

Fantail Bay campsite (DOC)

Colville, Waikato

A small DOC camp under pōhutukawa on the west coast of the north end.

Price
NZ$18 adult, NZ$9 child per night
Booking
Book ahead
Sites
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Fantail Bay campsite (DOC)
Department of Conservation · CC BY 4.0

A tucked-away DOC campsite among pōhutukawa with a cold-water tap and one toilet, so a camping toilet is wise. Swimming, fishing and diving close by. Max capacity 60.

Good to know

  • Bring a camping toilet
  • Cold showers only
  • Pack out all rubbish
Open
All year, book via DOC
Getting there
Unsealed Port Jackson Road from Colville, narrow and winding. DOC advises 4WD.
Vehicles
4WD only

Facilities

  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

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