Sullivans Bay Campground sits at 192 Ngarewa Drive in Mahurangi West, Rodney, a waterside camping spot on parkland managed by Auckland Council. It holds a 4.7 Google rating, and stays are booked through the council's park accommodation pages.
Regional park campgrounds trade on simplicity: a level patch of grass, basic facilities and a short walk to the water, so arriving self-sufficient is the way to go. Book well ahead for summer weekends and public holidays, when coastal sites north of Auckland fill quickly. Aim to reach your pitch before dark to get set up in the light, and expect genuine quiet — no camp store, just tide, bush and birdlife. Fire rules are worth checking too, as restrictions are common through dry North Island summers.
For a simple, well-reviewed escape where the beach is the main attraction, Sullivans Bay is a quietly strong choice on the Mahurangi coast.