Waikawau Bay campsite

Campsite category

Scenic

Facilities

Water from tap Water from tap
Toilets Toilets
Rubbish Bin Rubbish Bin
Showers (cold) Showers (cold)

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years: $10 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $5 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Booking

Book Waikawau Bay campsite online or contact:

Waikawau Bay campsite
Phone: +64 7 866 1106
Address: Waikawau Beach Road
Coromandel 3584
Email: waikawaubaycampground@doc.govt.nz

Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 867 9080
Address:   Kauaeranga Valley Road
Thames 3577
Email:   kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details

Read the terms and conditions before you book.

Note: A surcharge will apply for phone and email bookings.

Campsite details

Waikawau Bay. Photo: C Rudge.
Waikawau Bay

  • Number of tent/caravan/motorhome sites - 338
  • Maximum number of people - 1200

Camp in a farm park next to a sweeping sandy beach. North of the campsite the NZ dotterel and variable oystercatcher breed - so please do not drive on beaches.

Maps

Overview of Waikawau Bay campsite (PDF, 511K)

Waikawau Bay campsite pods 1-4 (PDF, 530K)

Waikawau Bay campsite pods 5-7 PDF, 483K

Location

42 km north of Coromandel.

Getting there

From Coromandel take the Colville Road for 22 km to Whangaahei Junction, turn right into Port Charles Road, then right into Waikawau Beach Road and follow for 5 km to the camp.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1826915-N5945852

Longitude: 175.538218
Latitude: 36.6061165

Notes

  • Main camp gates locked between 10pm and 6am from 24 December to 8 January
  • Unsealed road access from Colville
  • Dogs are prohibited at the campsite
  • Fires are strictly prohibited

Activities

Diving and snorkelling Diving and snorkelling
Fishing Fishing
Swimming Swimming
 

Maps

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Safety

Follow the Outdoor Safety Code:
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies

Contacts

Kauaeranga Visitor Centre
Phone:      +64 7 867 9080
Address:   Kauaeranga Valley Road
Thames 3577
Email:   kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz
Full office details
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