The Best Places To Go Camping in Auckland

Head to Auckland’s northeast coast for a camping trip at Wenderholm Regional Park. This camping spot has rivers, a forest and a stunning beach all within walking distance. Hikes along the park’s headland between the Waiwera and Puhoi rivers offer views up the Puhoi river valley and across the Hauraki Gulf.

Set up a tent on top of a hill at the Ōmana Regional Park clifftop camping ground on Auckland’s east coast. This vehicle-based campground is set against a backdrop of the inner Hauraki Gulf, with views of Rangitoto Island in the distance. Walk down to the beach, let children climb up the rope tower in the playground or do the 2.5km perimeter walk to explore nearby mangroves, estuaries and paddocks.

If you’re looking for a family and pet-friendly camping ground, head 85km southeast from Auckland to Miranda Holiday Park. This camping ground has heaps to keep the children entertained with a BMX track, trike hire and a flying fox. After a day of fun, relax in the park’s hot thermal mineral pools.

Auckland’s west coast is a wild place to go for a camping trip for those who want to explore the rocky cliffs and enjoy the Tasman Sea’s black-sand beaches. Piha Domain Motor Camp, near Piha Beach, is just 39km west of Auckland city centre. This campground at the foothills of the Waitakere Ranges has a communal kitchen and barbecue, as well as bathroom facilities. You can explore the local waterfalls, forest and bushwalking tracks from here but make sure to check signs and follow instructions for cleaning shoes to protect the forest from Kauri dieback disease.

Situated 72km north of Auckland on the east coast is Martins Bay Holiday Park, a great place for a weekend getaway from the big city. This camping ground is situated at the end of a long white-sand beach and offers campsites on the beachfront. Look out for visiting dolphins in the bay and enjoy views of the Hauraki Gulf islands without even leaving your tent.

Explore the Awhitu Peninsula on Auckland’s west coast at Orua Bay Beach Motorcamp. This quiet camping ground is situated at the rural north end of the peninsula 40km southwest of Auckland city. The camp is situated in the middle of a 3km sandy beach that is suitable for swimming, boating, kayaking and fishing. Explore the nearby Manukau Heads Lighthouse and the local art galleries or play a game of golf, tennis or bowls only 10 minutes away from the camping ground.