The best dog-friendly camping near Opua

Camping with pets in Opua means your four-legged mate can tag along for the adventure. You’ll find over half a dozen campsites in this patch of Northland that welcome animals—some as affordable as $25 a night, with the average sitting at $42. Most sites offer basics like toilets and showers, so you won’t have to rough it. Spots like Dream Weavers Farm (1 review) and Pats Place - Te Ngaere Bay (1 review) get you close to swimming, fishing, and even a bit of horseback-riding. Get a taste of the Bay of Islands, without leaving your pet behind—or worrying about the facilities.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Pats Place - Te Ngaere Bay

1. Pats Place - Te Ngaere Bay

36km from Opua · 1 site · Tent · Kaeo

Available is a sheltered flat grass section near a stunning beach. It is sheltered from the wind yet only a 60m stroll to the beach. Take your morning coffee or evening wine to the beach (like I do). Lot's of fun nature hikes in the area, eg Mahineapua Track, Whangaroa Harbour. Nearby is Matauri Bay reknowned for it's great surf, or Kauri Cliffs Golf Resort.

Lekker Stay Camping Sites

2. Lekker Stay Camping Sites

65km from Opua · 1 site · Tent, RV · Parua Bay

Come stay off-grid… but not too much! Perfect for self-contained campervans, with a power point and Wi-Fi access. There is even a bathroom available with a shower and toilet. Just a 2-minute drive from shops and close to popular beaches and fishing spots. Enjoy views of Mount Manaia for lovely, peaceful sundowners, and wake up to the sounds of chickens, a wide variety of birds, and maybe even a few bunnies hopping around.

Bay of Islands Holiday Park

3. Bay of Islands Holiday Park

6.7km from Opua · 124 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Haruru

Bay of Islands Holiday Park, is a 3.1 hectare Holiday Park providing a wide array of accommodation and camping facilities. Centrally located between Paihia and Kerikeri the park is well positioned for exploring all the Bay of islands has to offer. Featuring plenty of trees for shade and the Waitangi river running along one boundary creating a relaxing family fun atmosphere.

Belfast orchard

4. Belfast orchard

53km from Opua · 1 site · Tent, RV · Whangarei

Belfast orchard Is very quite and very picturesque Lovely spot Walk to local golf course and very handy to town Horse riding available on property too Horse stables available. Just find a lovely spot and park up Fruit and vege shop also on site with barrister coffee. Bring your pet if you want just look after it Come on in and enjoy

Enjoy sunset each day from your camp site

5. Dream Weavers Farm

12km from Opua · 4 sites · RVs · Kawakawa

Beautiful farm with horses, cattle, sheep, goats, cooks and more. Surrounded by native bush with views. Camp next to our clear water river with water holes where you may have a dip or swim and walk your dog. Dream Weavers Farm is a quiet retreat away from it all where you can get back to nature and relax and unwind. Sites are for self contained campers priced at $25 per camper for up to 2 people and a pet or child. Extra campers and guests will incur a extra fee thankyou.

Down to earth NZ

6. Down to earth NZ

18km from Opua · 1 site · Lodging · Kerikeri

You will enjoy the nature surrounding you, our friendly calves coming for cuddles, the melody of birds, having a swim in the pond, ,enjoying star filled clear dark sky, misty autumn valley views, wild flower meadow, permaculture gardens and food forest. Yoga space Deep tissue massage service Spring fed drinking water. Compost toilets Permaculture gardens Wildflower circle Swimming Lake Ancient forests Streams and Pocket gardens Cows and chickens Serene and private. Meditative spaces Hammocks The 10 acres property is located in the historical Waimate North area. Several well known restaurants and vineyards are within a few minutes drive. Local tourist attractions: Airport 7min with pickup Ngawha hot springs 25 min Kerikeri markets 10min Puketi forest 20 min Diving Bay of Islands attractions 25min (Bars, restaurants and tours) Bike riding And mountain bike park. East coast beaches 25min West coast 45min

Camping with pets in Opua means your four-legged mate can tag along for the adventure. You’ll find over half a dozen campsites in this patch of Northland that welcome animals—some as affordable as $25 a night, with the average sitting at $42. Most sites offer basics like toilets and showers, so you won’t have to rough it. Spots like Dream Weavers Farm (1 review) and Pats Place - Te Ngaere Bay (1 review) get you close to swimming, fishing, and even a bit of horseback-riding. Get a taste of the Bay of Islands, without leaving your pet behind—or worrying about the facilities.

100% (2)

Top-rated campgrounds

Pats Place - Te Ngaere Bay

1. Pats Place - Te Ngaere Bay

36km from Opua · 1 site · Tent · Kaeo

Available is a sheltered flat grass section near a stunning beach. It is sheltered from the wind yet only a 60m stroll to the beach. Take your morning coffee or evening wine to the beach (like I do). Lot's of fun nature hikes in the area, eg Mahineapua Track, Whangaroa Harbour. Nearby is Matauri Bay reknowned for it's great surf, or Kauri Cliffs Golf Resort.

Lekker Stay Camping Sites

2. Lekker Stay Camping Sites

65km from Opua · 1 site · Tent, RV · Parua Bay

Come stay off-grid… but not too much! Perfect for self-contained campervans, with a power point and Wi-Fi access. There is even a bathroom available with a shower and toilet. Just a 2-minute drive from shops and close to popular beaches and fishing spots. Enjoy views of Mount Manaia for lovely, peaceful sundowners, and wake up to the sounds of chickens, a wide variety of birds, and maybe even a few bunnies hopping around.

Bay of Islands Holiday Park

3. Bay of Islands Holiday Park

6.7km from Opua · 124 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Haruru

Bay of Islands Holiday Park, is a 3.1 hectare Holiday Park providing a wide array of accommodation and camping facilities. Centrally located between Paihia and Kerikeri the park is well positioned for exploring all the Bay of islands has to offer. Featuring plenty of trees for shade and the Waitangi river running along one boundary creating a relaxing family fun atmosphere.

Belfast orchard

4. Belfast orchard

53km from Opua · 1 site · Tent, RV · Whangarei

Belfast orchard Is very quite and very picturesque Lovely spot Walk to local golf course and very handy to town Horse riding available on property too Horse stables available. Just find a lovely spot and park up Fruit and vege shop also on site with barrister coffee. Bring your pet if you want just look after it Come on in and enjoy

Enjoy sunset each day from your camp site

5. Dream Weavers Farm

12km from Opua · 4 sites · RVs · Kawakawa

Beautiful farm with horses, cattle, sheep, goats, cooks and more. Surrounded by native bush with views. Camp next to our clear water river with water holes where you may have a dip or swim and walk your dog. Dream Weavers Farm is a quiet retreat away from it all where you can get back to nature and relax and unwind. Sites are for self contained campers priced at $25 per camper for up to 2 people and a pet or child. Extra campers and guests will incur a extra fee thankyou.

Down to earth NZ

6. Down to earth NZ

18km from Opua · 1 site · Lodging · Kerikeri

You will enjoy the nature surrounding you, our friendly calves coming for cuddles, the melody of birds, having a swim in the pond, ,enjoying star filled clear dark sky, misty autumn valley views, wild flower meadow, permaculture gardens and food forest. Yoga space Deep tissue massage service Spring fed drinking water. Compost toilets Permaculture gardens Wildflower circle Swimming Lake Ancient forests Streams and Pocket gardens Cows and chickens Serene and private. Meditative spaces Hammocks The 10 acres property is located in the historical Waimate North area. Several well known restaurants and vineyards are within a few minutes drive. Local tourist attractions: Airport 7min with pickup Ngawha hot springs 25 min Kerikeri markets 10min Puketi forest 20 min Diving Bay of Islands attractions 25min (Bars, restaurants and tours) Bike riding And mountain bike park. East coast beaches 25min West coast 45min

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Enjoy sunset each day from your camp site

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Savannah

December 2024

5 m travel trailer

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Dream Weavers Farm

This spot was great! Big field with easy access and plenty of space & a little Creek at the end. Would stay again! Thank you 😊

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