A DOC campsite on the east coast of Motutapu Island in the Hauraki Gulf, overlooking Home Bay, near the Reid Homestead built in 1901. The island has walkways, WWII remains including a battery that defended Auckland's harbour, and regenerating bush. There are no designated sites, so your group finds a spot on arrival. Gas cookers are allowed, but fires are not. Dogs are not permitted. There are no showers, picnic tables, power or rubbish bins, so bring a torch and take all your rubbish out. The water is treated but may carry giardia, so the website says to boil it for at least three minutes. There is no transport on the island, and the ferry service is limited. The walk from Islington Bay Wharf takes about 1 hour 30 minutes, and the vehicle road from the south is closed. Bookings are open for stays from 1 July to 30 September 2026, and the website says bookings from 1 October 2026 open in August 2026.