Access into each campground is controlled by an electronic boom gate that can only be opened by visitors with a confirmed booking using the Inugo app. Our simple booking system is designed to minimise the campgrounds operational costs.
This approach will help us operate both campgrounds unmanned outside of the summer period, maintain affordable campsite rates for kiwi families, and share the net profits each year with the local community.
When you book your stay via the Inugo app, you are booking and paying per night. For example, if you book the 24, 25, and 26 of December, you are paying for three (3) nights: arriving after 12:00pm on 24 December and departing before 10:00am on 27 December. Once you leave the campground on your departure date you cannot re-enter.
You may book to stay for a continuous period of up to 12 weeks.
There are no payment facilities at either campground that will enable you to book or pay for your stay on site.
You will need to have version 2.4.1 (204011) or later of the Inugo App to view the rates. You can check what version you have by tapping the Menu, then tapping Help. The version number will show on the Help page. If you need to update your Inugo app, follow these steps:
Google Play
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device
- At the top right, tap on the profile icon
- Tap Manage Apps and Device
- Under 'Updates available' tap See Details
- Next to the Inugo app, tap Update
Apple App Store
- Open the App Store app on your device
- Tap on your profile icon or photo at the top of the screen
- Scroll down to see a list of apps with available updates
- Tap the 'Update' button next to the Inugo app
We have endeavoured to maintain affordable campground fees using a remote booking system. When you book to stay at Glinks Gully or Kellys Bay, you are paying on a per site basis as opposed to paying for the number of individuals travelling with you. This is a requirement of our operating agreement with the Kaipara District Council.
Both campgrounds can accommodate up to 100 visitors at a time, with no more than 6 guests per campsite.
NZMCA members will be eligible to book their stays under the CampSaver programme as soon as possible next year,once the booking system is enabled to recognise whether an Inugo account holder is also an NZMCA financial member. In the meantime, all visitors will pay the same fee.
Right now, you can only book and pay for your stay at either campground with a powered site or non-powered site. You cannot book a specific campsite, e.g. site 25, because the functionality to enable this under Google’s Android operating system is still under development. Once this functionality is ready next year, we will be working with our app developers to enable visitors to book individual campsites via the Inugo app.
Until then, selecting an individual campsite on arrival is on a first come first serve basis. You can only camp on a powered site if you booked and paid for a powered site, and you can only stay on a non-powered site if you booked and paid for a non-powered site. If you are travelling in your vehicle and leave your campsite unattended for the day, please be aware the same campsite may not be available for you on your return.
In some cases, you may be asked by one of our volunteer campsite hosts to relocate to another powered or non-powered campsite in order to accommodate different vehicle sizes.
Failure to adhere to the above requirements and instructions from our volunteer campsite hosts may result in your immediate eviction from the campground.
You can open the gate using the Inugo app from within your vehicle. You can enter and leave the campgrounds as many times as you wish prior to your day of departure. On your departure date once you leave the campground you cannot re-enter.
You can cancel your booking via the Inugo app and receive a full refund any time prior to 12:00am on the day of your arrival.
You cannot cancel or transfer your booking, nor will you receive a refund from 12:00am on the day of your arrival. The NZMCA may, at its sole discretion, offer partial refunds in exceptional circumstances. Please email [email protected] if you wish to request a refund making sure to include the camping ground name, your name, booking dates, receipt reference and along with your reasons.
Please arrive no earlier than 12:00pm on the day of your first night and depart no later than 10:00am on the day of your departure.
Dogs are permitted at both campgrounds, subject to strict compliance with the following rules:
1. Dogs must always be kept under full control and on a leash up to 3 meters (max).
2. Owners must pick up after their pets and respect the rights of other campers who may not feel safe or comfortable around dogs.
3. Failure to adhere to (1) and (2) may result in immediate eviction from the campgrounds.
4. Dogs must always be on a leash while walking on the road, footpath, or berm outside the campgrounds.
5. Dogs are permitted on the beach at Glinks Gully, provided they always remain on a leash.
6. Dogs are prohibited within 10 meters of the public playground at Kellys Bay.
7. Any breach of rules 4 to 6 may result in hefty fines.
Both campgrounds provide potable water, however at Kellys Bay please try to restrict the use of water and observe any boil water notices.
Our visitors come for peace and tranquility so no noisy activities after 10pm.
Visitors may use the allocated rubbish bins for campsite rubbish only, or they must pack in and pack out if bins are not available. Campsites must remain clean and tidy at all times.
No wastewater disposal facility at Glinks Gully (please use dump stations in Dargaville).
Please follow the signs when discharging wastewater at Kellys Bay and limit the use thereof as waste is contained in holding tanks that must be emptied when full.
Visitors may drink responsibly while camping on site, however both campgrounds are smoke, vape and drug free – no exceptions.
Freedom camping is prohibited at both campgrounds all year round.
Yes! Northland has a mild climate, and while storms and cooler nights are common, it’s an excellent
time for fishing, birdwatching, and quiet getaways.
Warm bedding, waterproof gear, and layers are essential. The weather can shift quickly, so
preparation ensures comfort
Fishing, hiking, beach walks, exploring dunes, and visiting the historic lighthouse are all possible in
every season
Absolutely, with wide beaches, open campgrounds, and plenty of safe adventures, Pouto Camping is
ideal for family trips