Motuihe Island Campsite is a Department of Conservation campsite on the north-western headland of Motuihe Island in the Hauraki Gulf, reached by boat. It sits near a sandy, sheltered beach, with a good boat anchorage close by, and the island is home to kiwi, kākāriki, saddleback and shore skink. You can explore the island on foot, and the campsite is a few minutes' walk from the wharf.
The campsite has no designated sites, so you find a space for your party on arrival. Bookings are made online through the DOC Campsite Pass before you occupy a site, and same-day online bookings close at 8pm if spaces remain. Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. Phone or visitor-centre bookings carry a $10 fee. There are no showers, picnic tables, cooking shelters or power, and fires and dogs are not allowed. Gas cookers may be used, so bring a torch. Water is spring-fed and must be boiled for at least three minutes. Take all rubbish away, as the island has no bins. Red Boats run services to the island over summer, and there are private charters and water taxis. The wharf is for drop-off and pick-up only. The directory holds no visitor comments beyond the rating and no figures for other campsites nearby, so we can say no more about how it compares.