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Mimiwhangata Cottage

Located in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park in the Northland region

Enjoy this comfortable, self-contained cottage, with sea views. It's a one minute walk to the beach for swimming, snorkelling, picnicking or just relaxing. Sleeps 8.

Rooms

Sleeps 8

Four bedrooms:

  • a queen bed in one room
  • two single beds in two rooms, and
  • a double bunk with single bed in the other room.

Facilities

  • Mattresses are provided but you will need to take your own linen
  • Electric lighting
  • Full kitchen, electric cooking and BBQ
  • Wood fire – wood provided between 30 May – 1 October
  • Laundry facilities – washing powder not provided
  • Hot shower and flush toilet

Fees

Per week Friday to Thursday (sole occupancy)

Peak: $2,351
1 December 2025 to 8 February 2026

Shoulder: $1,087
19 October 2025 to 30 November 2025

Off-peak: $604
1 July 2025 to 18 October 2025 and 9 February 2026 to 30 June 2026

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings are required all year.

Book Mimiwhangata Cottage online.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park. 48 km north of Whangarei 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.

Rule changes are in place for the marine protection area in Mimiwhangata. Marine life can't be taken from this area.

Read the Mimiwhangata Marine Park Regulations.

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: