Waikawau Bay campsite

Location

42 km north of Coromandel

Park or reserve

Waikawau Bay Recreation Reserve

Campsite category

Standard

Campsite details

  • Number of tent sites - 350
  • Maximum number of people - 1200

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

Notes

Gravel road from Colville

Getting there

Waikawau Bay. Photo: C Rudge.
Waikawau Bay

42 km north of Coromandel. From Coromandel take the Colville Rd for 22km to Whangaahei Junction, turn right into Port Charles Rd, then right into Waikawau Beach Rd and follow for 1.5km to the camp.

Grid reference: NZTM2000, E1826915-N5945852

Facilities

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

Plan and prepare

Types of Conservation Campsite

Conservation Campsites are accessible by vehicle. You can drive to most and boat-in to some. Each Conservation Campsite is unique but the facilities and services provided at campsites are divided into three categories; Serviced, Standard, Basic.

Fees are charged according to the campsite category and the level of facilities and services provided. Find out more about these campsite categories.

Booking

Bookings required December/January, Phone +64 7 866 1106

 
Information

Conservation campsite information

Camping care code

Safety

Safety information

Always contact the nearest visitor centre for the latest information about facilities and conditions.

Contact

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