# Rarawa Beach Campsite

> A DOC campsite behind a long beach of fine white silica sand and low dunes, reached by a short gravel road from SH1 north of Houhora.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-rarawa-beach-campsite/

A DOC campsite behind a long beach of fine white silica sand and low dunes, reached by a short gravel road from SH1 north of Houhora. Facilities are basic and the site is exposed, so bring water and check the current fee and booking rules.

- **Nearest town:** Kaitaia, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -34.8200, 173.1600

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. Hot in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga and back](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzn-bay-of-islands-to-cape-reinga/)

## Nearby

- [Mangonui Harbour Waterfront](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-mangonui-waterfront/) – 39 km
- [Ahipara and Shipwreck Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-ahipara-shipwreck-bay/) – 40 km
- [Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-te-paki-sand-dunes/) – 52 km
- [Cape Reinga Lighthouse](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-cape-reinga/) – 62 km

## FAQs

### Where is Rarawa Beach Campsite?

Rarawa Beach Campsite is in Kaitaia, New Zealand, at GPS -34.8200, 173.1600.

### Which road trips pass Rarawa Beach Campsite?

Rarawa Beach Campsite is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From the Bay of Islands to Cape Reinga and back.

### What is there to see near Rarawa Beach Campsite?

Places worth a stop nearby: Mangonui Harbour Waterfront (39 km), Ahipara and Shipwreck Bay (40 km), Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes (52 km) and Cape Reinga Lighthouse (62 km).

### When is the best time to visit Rarawa Beach Campsite?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February–March and June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)