Ruakaka Reserve Motorcamp is situated 134km north of Auckland & 30km southeast of Whangarei on SH1. Halfway between Auckland & Bay of Islands - the perfect stopover heading North. Very clean, friendly, family orientated & set in park like grounds. One of the largest camps in NZ. Facilities include tennis court, playground, kitchens, laundries toilets, baby baths & showers.
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| Facilities |
Boat Ramp, Carwash, C/Card, Dryer, Eftpos, Fish Clean/Smoke, C.Frig, Info Cent, Linen Hire, Liquor, M/wave, Rec, Recycle, Rest, Store, S.Stn, Dump Station
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Safe estuary swimming or surf patrolled beach over the summer season. Lagoon front sites available.
The climate is a major attraction to this area. In summer the temperatures can get to 30°C. The weather is tropical with some heat showers.
The camp is bordered by a bird sanctuary where 45 species of wildlife have been recorded as nesting. These include 3 species unique to New Zealand. The NZ Dotterel, the Variable Oystercatcher and the Fairy Tern.
There are many natural attractions in the area. These include The beautiful Bream Bay beaches - the coast extends 22 kms southward from Marsden Point to Waipu Cove. This area combines typical NZ countryside with the most beautiful coastal scenery. It also offers very safe swimming and fishing.
Ruakaka Reserve Motor Camp is a member of the Holiday Accommodation Parks Association of New Zealand.
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