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Beach house.
Mimiwhangata Beach House

Located in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park in the Northland region

Self-contained, comfortable accommodation beside Northland's beautiful Okupe Beach. Sleeps 7.

Facilities

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2.5 bedrooms with a set of bunks off the dining room, a queen bed in one room and a double with single in the other room
  • Mattresses are provided but you will need to take your own linen
  • Electric lighting
  • Full kitchen, electric cooking, BBQ
  • Wood fire (wood provided 20 May – 1 October)
  • Hot shower and flush toilet

Fees

Per week Friday to Thursday (sole occupancy)

1 May - 30 September

  • $477 

1 October - 30 April

  •  $799

1 December - 29 February

  • $1,872 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the lodge is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for visitors arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book Mimiwhangata Beach House online.

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park. 48 km north of Whangārei or 52 km south of Russell. Exit SH 1 near Whakapara onto Russell Rd then right onto Webb Rd. The last section of road is unsealed, narrow and winding.
  • Check in after 4 pm Friday, check out before 10 am the following Friday
  • Camping is not permitted near accommodation
  • No boat launching, only hand-launched dinghies
  • No cellphone coverage
  • No television / radios provided
  • No pets – including dogs, birds or cats
  • Northland reserve bylaws apply to Mimiwhangata Scenic Reserve 
  • Bring your own rubbish bags.
  • Take away all your rubbish and recycling. 

Mimiwhangata Marine Park regulations

The Marine Park extends 1000 m offshore between Paparahi Point and Te Ruatahi Island and extends beyond Rimariki Island. Full detail of the boundary and rules applying at Mimiwhangata Marine Park can be found in the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 2013, section 69 and schedule 14. 

New Zealand Legislation website.

You can not take marine life from this area. This is to protect the significant ecological values of this area which has been severely impacted by fishing. 

These rules do not affect kina harvest daily bag limits, or non-commercial Māori customary fishing rights guaranteed under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, but a permit is required. 

See Northland Regional Council's Marine Protections Areas for area maps and more information. 

Mimiwhangata is a great place for beach activities such as swimming, snorkelling, picnicking or just relaxing.  

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming and boating.

There are a range of walking walking tracks suitable for people of most ages and fitness levels around the Lodge including: