Otama Beach Camp Otama Beach Camp 400 Black Jack Road, RD2, Whitianga, New Zealand E.: [email protected] / T.: 07 8671569 / www.otamabeachcamp.com Frequently asked questions: CAMPING Booking: How do I make a booking? Please contact us with your full name, exact dates plus number and ages of all campers in your family/group Do I need to do a deposit? There is no deposit required to secure a booking but we ask you let us know at least 2 weeks prior to your arrival date if you need to cancel your booking. Facilities: Are there showers? No, it is recommended that you bring solar showers and tents. Where is the nearest shop? Kuaotunu village is 5km from the camp. There is a general store, café and pizza restaurant at Kuaotunu. For petrol you will need to go to Whiting, Whangapoa or Coromandel Is there a small shop on the camp for general items? A not yet but this is in the pipeline. There may however be a coffee/ice-cream caravan present over the peak camping period. Is the water safe for drinking? We provide filtered and treated drinking water from a large tank situated in the main access area. Taps around the camp provide general use water, i.e. for the dishes or showers. Activities: How close is the beach to the camp sites? Closest camping sites are just over the dunes and across the road from the beach, about 50meters. Some sites are further back but ‘How camping used to be’ Otama Beach Camp Otama Beach Camp 400 Black Jack Road, RD2, Whitianga, New Zealand E.: [email protected] / T.: 07 8671569 / www.otamabeachcamp.com still only about 200 meters at the most from the beach. Is the beach safe for swimming? Is Otama a surf beach? Where is the nearest boat ramp? Can we hold our wedding on your camp? Otama beach is a safe beach. It has no rips. The beach can shelve quite steeply at times making it deep quickly and in a big sea the waves can dump. There is a lagoon at the eastern end of the beach that is very popular with families with small children. When the conditions are right Otama has some of the best surf in the district. A there is a large concrete boat ramp at Kuaotunu and also a couple of ramps at Opito bay, both 5km away from the camp. There is no boat access from Otama unless you can carry your boat from the car park. A yes, we have hosted weddings here in the past. We provide a large private space for a marquee. Please contact us to discuss. Pets: Can I bring my pets to the camp? Only dogs are allowed. Please read the info page about dogs on Can I take my dog to the beach? the camp. Sorry – no cats. A there are bylaws in place regarding where and when you can take your dog onto Otama beach, please read the signage at the beach access. Environment: Can I light a fire on the beach Can I take my dog to the beach? Can I bring a braisier/stove? Due to current bylaws and fire bans fires are not allowed on the beach . A there are bylaws in place regarding where and when you can take your dog onto Otama beach, please read the signage at the beach access. No, there is a total fire ban in place. ‘How camping used to be’
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