Fletcher Bay Campsite: DOC Camping at the Top of the Coromandel
Photo: “Superbe rando cotière” by Julien Carnot, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Campsite at a glance
- Type
- DOC campsite
- Run by
- Department of Conservation
- Address
- 64 km north of Coromandel town, 7 km past Port Jackson
- Sites
- 45 non-powered/tent sites
- Price
- Adult $18, child $9, infant free per night
- Bookings
- Required
- Check-in / out
- Check-in 2pm, leave your site by 11am
- Dogs
- No dogs
Overview
Fletcher Bay is about as far north as you can drive on the Coromandel Peninsula. It's a backcountry DOC campsite with 45 tent sites by the sea, at the northern end of the Coromandel Walkway.
This is simple camping. You get toilets and water, and you take everything else in, and all your rubbish out.
Getting there
Fletcher Bay is 64 km north of Coromandel town and 7 km past Port Jackson. The road is unsealed from Colville and has been damaged, so DOC advises a 4WD.
A ford between Port Jackson and Fletcher Bay can become impassable during or after heavy rain. Check the forecast, and don't try to cross a flooded ford.
Walking from camp
The Coromandel Walkway normally links Fletcher Bay with Stony Bay. Slips have partly closed it, so for now it's a return walk from Fletcher Bay to the lookout (about 4 hours). Check DOC's alerts before you go.
Before you book
- Bookings are required. They're open for stays up to 30 June 2027.
- The Campsite Pass is accepted, but you still need to book.
- Check-in from 2pm, and leave your site by 11am.
- No fires and no dogs.
- Pack in, pack out. There are no bins, so bring rubbish bags.
- Treat or boil the water before drinking.
Nearby Fletcher Bay Backpackers is closed for upgrade work, so don't plan on using it.
More options on the peninsula: Camping in the Coromandel.
Facilities
- Toilets
- Water supply (treat before drinking)
Rules and good to know
- No fires
- Pack in, pack out: take all rubbish with you
- The road is damaged: a 4WD is advised and a ford can become impassable
Where is Fletcher Bay Campsite?
The pin marks: Campsite (-36.4765, 175.3902). Follow the operator's directions for the final approach, since sat-nav routes can differ. Plan a route on OpenStreetMap (opens in a new tab).
Location data: Department of Conservation, DOC Campsites (CC BY 4.0); OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0).
Featured in: DOC campsites, Camping in the Coromandel
Sources: doc.govt.nz
Check before you go
Prices, pet rules, closures and road access change. Confirm current details for Fletcher Bay Campsite on the official page before you book or travel.
Official campsite page