Waikahoa Bay campsite
Campsite category
Standard
Facilities
Water from tap
Toilets
Showers (cold)
Fees
Feb 1st to Dec 24th $8.00 adult/night, $4.00 child/night (5 - 17 years). Dec 25th to Jan 31st $10.00 adult/night, $5.00 child/night (5 - 17 years).
Booking
- Bookings are essential in peak season. Book through the Mimiwhangata Coastal Park Ranger on +64 9 433 6554.
- Back-country hut pass does not apply.
Campsite details
Camp beside a sandy beach and amongst pohutukawa trees. Enjoy kayaking, swimming or relaxing. There are walkways through neighbouring farmland, and rare brown teal may be seen.
Location
Mimiwhangata Coastal Park is located about 48 km north-east of Whangarei
Getting there
Waikahoa Bay
From Whangarei, turn off SH 1 onto Russell Road. At Helena Bay turn south onto Webb Road, continue until you come to the Mimiwhangata Coastal Park turn off.
Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1728006-N6077000
Notes
- Closed 1 June - 31 October
- Access:
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- From Teal Bay the road is gravel, narrow and winding.
- NO CAMPERVAN ACCESS
- Steep 5 minute walk to campsite - all gear must be carried from the car park over the hill to the campground.
- Resident Ranger - campers must report to the Ranger
- Access gate to the camp ground is locked - pin number is given out upon payment of camp fees
- Sites are not individually marked but are limited to a maximum of 6 people per site
- All rubbish must be removed - rubbish transfer station at Hikurangi - 300 m from the turn-off
- There are no boat launching facilities, however hand launching of dinghies is permitted from the car park
- You can contact Waikahoa Bay (Mimiwhangata Coastal Park) on +64 9 433 6554
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Northland reserve bylaws apply to Mimiwhangata Scenic Reserve
Activities
Bird watching
Diving/snorkelling
Fishing
The swimming and diving are superb, and there are some good fishing spots, but please check the Marine Park Fishing Regulations.
Mimiwhangata is also a great place for bird watching - it is home to a variety of shorebirds, the endangered brown teal and there are good numbers of kiwi in the surrounding forested areas.