Paid CampsitesNorthland, Northland New Zealand 🇳🇿
In 2024 feral dogs were seen near the Te Paki Coastal Track around Twilight Beach and Scott’s Point including 90 Mile Beach. As an ongoing precaution our advice is:
Report any sightings to Far North District Council dog control 0800 920 029 if safe to do so. GPS coordinates and photos are helpful.
This is a long term alert.
First published 22 Nov 2024 · Last reviewed 8 Oct 2026 · Source: DOC (opens in a new tab)
Sections of Te Paki Coastal Track are closed due to storm damage:
The open section of the Te Paki Coastal Track starts at Cape Reinga and ends at Te Paki Stream.
Pandora campsite is closed. DOC is not currently taking bookings for Tapotupotu and Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) campsites. Twilight Campsite is open.
This is a long term alert.
First published 29 Mar 2023 · Last reviewed 17 Sept 2026 · Source: DOC (opens in a new tab)
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5 Reviews
Go to Tapotupotu beach, freedom camping and toilets. Says it’s paid but all signs seem to have been taken down
It will take a long walk to get to the campsite, the landscapes crossed are beautiful and varied, the ride is worth it and the view of the campsite too, if the coefficients are not too great the crossing of the beach is very good that the tide either high or low Dry toilets, rainwater and a shelter with table and bench Return to the car park by making the loop, it is magnificent
Only accessible 3h either side of low tide!
Favorite campsite so far!! This tag is at the start of the trail- it took us about 1.5 hours through well marked pasture land, wetlands (bridges) and sand dunes to get to the sign for the campsite on the beach. Once you get here, take a left (heading south) and walk on the beach to the very end - there will be wooden stairs to your left that lead up to a well maintained flat grassy campground with a gazebo, very clean bathroom and tap water from rain collection. So peaceful!!!
Wrong location on map, update needed
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