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Uretiti Beach Campsite

Uretiti Beach Campsite is a Department of Conservation campground tucked behind the sand dunes on Bream Bay, between Waipu and Ruakākā on Northland's east coast.

The site sits within the Uretiti Recreation Reserve and is the main access point to a stretch of pristine white sand popular for swimming, surfing, and fishing, and forming part of the Te Araroa walkway.

The campground offers 300 unpowered tent sites spread across a large grassy area, with no designated plots — campers choose their own spot on a first-come, first-served basis, though advance bookings are required for the busy summer season.

Facilities are basic: toilets, water taps, and cold showers, with coin-operated hot showers also available. Visitors are asked to clean footwear on departure to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback disease.


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