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Tolaga Bay camping

Restricted seasonal camping area, permit required.

Camping at Blue Waters Tolaga Bay is open until 30 April.

Before you head out, apply for your camping permit online. A valid permit is required before you set up camp.

Apply for your permit online

Tents and vehicles are permitted. A chemical toilet is required.

Know the camp site rules

About Tolaga Bay at Blue Waters

Tolaga Bay is located approximately 54 km from Gisborne and 280km from Ōpōtiki.

The camping area, known as Blue Waters, is at the northern end of the bay at the end of Furneaux Street. It's a popular spot for swimming and fishing.

The Tolaga Bay Surf Life Saving Club is located on Furneaux Street, with surf lifeguard patrols operating during the peak summer period. A holiday park is also located next to Tolaga Bay Wharf.

Rubbish, recycling and waste

You're responsible for managing your own waste.

There is no rubbish collection service at the site.

Take all your rubbish and recycling with you when you leave. The nearest transfer station is Tolaga Bay - see opening hours

Grey water may be emptied at designated dump stations.

Where you can camp at Tolaga Bay

Tolaga Bay

Camping sites, transfer stations and dump stations