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Plan & prepare
- Regulations
- Guides and commercial tourism providers

Plan & prepare

Getting there

Take the old Whangarei-Russell coastal road, turn-off at Helena Bay and continue on Webb Road. After Teal Bay the road is unsealed, narrow and winding, and unsuitable for towing caravans. Mimiwhangata Coastal Road is after the Ngahau Bay turn-off and is well signposted.

Please note

No camping is permitted except at Waikahoa Bay
No cellphone coverage
No television/radios provided
No boat launching facilities - however, hand-launching of dinghies is permitted
No pets - including dogs, birds or cats. They are a threat to nesting shorebirds, brown teal and kiwi and also disturb the farm animals
Bring portable stoves and your own liquid fuel as fire is a major concern in dry months. No fires are permitted within the Park.
Remove all your rubbish.

Mimiwhangata Marine Park Regulations

Learn about the special rules that apply in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park. The rules help protect reef dwelling fish and other species that are vulnerable to being over-harvested.

Guides and commercial tourism providers

Find businesses that are DOC-approved to provide activities and services at Mimiwhangata Coastal Park.

Find out more

Publications

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park brochure (PDF, 992K)

Exploring parks: New Zealand (PDF, 2148K)
Note: This is a large file and may take time to download

Weather

NZ weather

Maps

New Zealand topographic maps are available from DOC Visitor Centres

Learn more

Learn more about driving on the Beach - NRC website
Get involved in CoastCare - NRC website

Stop the spread of didymo

Check, Clean, Dry all items before entering, and when moving between, waterways.

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

Tips for driving on unsealed roads

Contacts

Whangarei Area Office
Phone:	+64 9 470 3304

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