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View through pohutukawa trees.
Mimiwhangata Lodge

Located in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park in the Northland region

Mimiwhangata Lodge offers well-appointed accommodation for up to nine people right on the beach. It is usually booked well in advance for the holiday season.

Facilities

  • Sleeps nine
  • Four bedrooms – Upstairs is a queen bed in one room and a double bunk (double on the bottom, single on the top) in the other room. Downstairs is two rooms with two single beds in each
  • Mattresses are provided but you will need to take your own linen
  • Electric lighting
  • Full kitchen, electric cooking and BBQ
  • Wood fire (winter / wood provided between 30 May – 1 October)
  • Laundry facilities (washing powder not provided)
  • Hot shower and flush toilets

Fees

Per week Friday to Thursday (sole occupancy)

1 May - 30 September

  • $499 

1 October - 30 April

  •  $836

1 December - 29 February

  • $1,958

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 Lodge 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 
    • Downstairs bedrooms prone to dampness in wet conditions.
    • 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: