NORTHLAND: BAY OF ISLANDS

Waipapa Four Square

star rating of 4
Large Vehicle Access Grocery Shopping
Motorhome parking The Four Square in Waipapa used to be part of the failed Nosh chain, and still offers the full range of Nosh specialty groceries. Well worth stopping for some extra nice produce.
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The Old Packhouse Market

star rating of 4
Large Vehicle Access Farmers Market Good Vodafone mobile reception Good Spark mobile reception
The Old Packhouse Market sign The Old Packhouse Market is run every Saturday and Sunday mornings through until 1.30pm. Check out local produce, artworks,
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Bay of Islands Holiday Park

star rating of 4
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly Marginal Vodafone mobile reception Good Spark mobile reception
Campsite office The Bay of Islands Holiday Park is some distance out of Paihia, along the Waitangi River. Set among mature trees, it's quiet and spacious, with good facilities.
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Aroha Island

star rating of 4
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Large Vehicle Access Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location Walking Tracks
Van parked by the water in a non-powered site Aroha Island is a small conservation project managed by the Aroha Island Charitable Trust. Located 12km north-east of Kerikeri, the island is linked to the mainland by a causeway which allows for convenient vehicle access.
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Paihia South Beach Rest Area

star rating of 3.5
Freedom Camping Location Rest Stop Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access Pet Friendly Fishing Location Moderate Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
c The beachfront rest area on the main road south of Paihia has large grassed parking areas on both sides of the road.
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Orongo Bay Holiday Park

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location
Holiday park office Orongo Bay Holiday Park is the first stop on the way to Russell and is embarking on full scale effort to restore native bird life into the surrounding forest area
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Haruru Falls Waterfront Campground

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Restaurant Pet Friendly Excellent Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
The motel and campground reception The Haruru Falls Waterfront Campground overlooks the falls, and includes a bar and restaurant.
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Bay of Islands Campervans

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly Moderate Vodafone mobile reception Moderate Spark mobile reception
Campsite Office Bay of Islands Campervans features parking amongst olive trees in a pleasant environment close to the Paihia town centre.
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Russell Top 10 Holiday Park

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available
Russell Top 10 reception
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Beachside Holiday Park

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location Walking Tracks
Beachside Holiday Park reception Beachside Holiday Park is located close to Opua, south of Paihia. It is a small campsite, enclosed by native forest, and includes its own private beach. Excellent location for fishing and diving, there is also a boardwalk through the mangroves and across to Opua.
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Waitangi Holiday Park

star rating of 3.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location Walking Tracks Excellent Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Blue Heron posing in the estuary alongside the camp grounds Waitangi Holiday Park is strategically placed between Waitangi and bustling Paihia, with water views. It is quiet and convenient with a short work to the beach, or a slightly longer one into Paihia.
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Towai Tavern

star rating of 3
Park-Over Property Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Restaurant Pet Friendly
Mannequin hanging from the hand rail The Towai Tavern offers great pub meals and also provide overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Wagon Train RV Park

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Moderate Vodafone mobile reception Moderate Spark mobile reception
Campsite Reception The Wagon Train RV Park is just south of Kerikeri and has spacious grounds and powered sites for motor caravanners.
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Kerikeri Top 10 Holiday Park

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Dump Station Available
Holiday Park reception Kerikeri Top 10 Holiday Park is well placed for spending time in Kerikeri town, being just 500 m from the town centre. The Puketorara river is also a feature, with good summer swimming, and kayaks available for guest use.
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Swiss Cafe & Grill

star rating of 3
Park-Over Property Large Vehicle Access Restaurant
Swiss Cafe & Grill - Paihia Located along the Paihia beach front, the Swiss Cafe & Grill provides overnight parking for self-contained motor caravanners.
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Haruru Fall Panorama Resort

star rating of 3
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Restaurant Pet Friendly Walking Tracks Excellent Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Haruru Falls Reception and Restaurant Haruru Falls is a very popular location just north of Paihia. There are three campsites next to each other, all offering parking with views of the falls. Haruru Falls Panorama Resort also offers a restaurant for eating out.
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Roadrunner Tavern

star rating of 2.5
Park-Over Property Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Toilets Available Restaurant
The Tavern reception The Roadrunner Tavern is located in the southern entrance to Paihia and has a large sealed parking area which is available to self-contained motor caravanners for overnight parking.
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Bay of Islands RV Park

star rating of 2.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Fresh Water Available Power Available Large Vehicle Access Dump Station Available Pet Friendly Good Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Campsite office The Bay of Islands RV Park offers low cost campsite facilities just a short drive from the Paihia town centre.
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Twin Pines Tourist Park

star rating of 2.5
Holiday Park or Campsite Toilets Available Fresh Water Available Laundry Available Showers Available Power Available Internet Available Large Vehicle Access Pet Friendly Excellent Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
The Twin Pines office The Twin Pines Tourist Park is the first of a cluster of 3 campsites overlooking the Haruru Falls.
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Kerikeri Countdown

star rating of 2.5
Large Vehicle Access Grocery Shopping Excellent Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Countdown parking Kerikeri Countdown has a suitable parking area for motor caravanners to stop for grocery shopping.
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Cobham Rd PDS

star rating of 2.5
Public Dump Station Fresh Water Available Large Vehicle Access Excellent Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Public dump station There is a public dump station in Cobham Rd, Kerikeri.
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Kerikeri RSA

star rating of 2.5
Toilets Available Large Vehicle Access Restaurant
Kerikeri RSA sign Kerikeri RSA offers overnight parking for owners of certified self-contained vans. Meals and bar is available in the evenings and you are just a short work from Kerikeri town centre.
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Puketi Forest Reserve

star rating of 2
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access Quiet and Peaceful Fishing Location No Vodafone mobile reception No Spark mobile reception
Camper parked by the river Puketi Forest Reserve is situated along the Waipapa river bank and is available for Freedom Camping in self-contained vans
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Rainbow Falls Scenic Reserve

star rating of 2
Toilets Available Large Vehicle Access Walking Tracks Good Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Upper level viewing platform Rainbow Falls Scenic Reserve provides a large parking area with public toilets, and walkways that lead to the Rainbow Falls. Overnight parking is not allowed.
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Derrick Landing

star rating of 1.5
Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Good Vodafone mobile reception Excellent Spark mobile reception
Driveway Derrick Landing provides access to the river and includes a small parking area where self-contained motor caravanners can park overnight
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English Bay

star rating of 0.5
Park-Over Property Freedom Camping Location Certified Self-contained Vehicles Only Large Vehicle Access Pet Friendly
No overnight parking allowed English Bay is a really nice little bay with a local community not far from Opua. However, it is not at all suitable for larger motorhomes or caravans. Freedom camping is not allowed, and you may have difficulty getting out.
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Long Beach Reserve - Russell

star rating of 0.5
Toilets Available Large Vehicle Access Fishing Location
Long Beach residential Long Beach Reserve is just a short drive from Russell town center and is one of those iconic seaside locations that have been set aside for the public to enjoy. Unfortunately, overnight parking is not allowed.
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