Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Image: Stephen Wynne-Jones | ©

Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Located in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park in the Northland region

Introduction

Camp beside a sandy beach among pōhutukawa trees. A great spot for water activities.

Highlights

10 July 2020: Booking with Apple iPhone or iPad 

Due to a technical issue, you can't currently make a booking with an Apple iPhone or iPad. We are working on this. In the meantime, please use a desktop or laptop instead of these devices.

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Campsite overview

Access

  • Foot

Landscape

  • Coastal

Category

  • Category
Scenic

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings required

Facilities

  • Non-powered/tent sites
  • Shower - cold
  • Toilets - non-flush
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
35 non-powered/tent sites

Activities

  • Bird and wildlife watching
  • Diving and snorkelling
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking and canoeing
  • Swimming
  • Walking and tramping

Seasonal restrictions

Closed after Easter to Labour weekend.

Fires are not permitted at any time.

Dog access

No dogs
  • Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
    • Kauri dieback disease is spread through soil.
    • Scrub soil off shoes and gear and check it's all removed before you go.
    • Use a hygiene station when you enter and leave.
    • Always stay on the track.

    How you can help save kauri

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About this campsite

Getting there

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park is located about 48 km north-east of Whangārei.

From Whangārei, turn off SH 1 onto Russell Road. At Helena Bay turn south onto Webb Road, continue until you come to the Mimiwhangata Coastal Park turn off.

Access: From Teal Bay the road is gravel, narrow and winding. Steep 5 minute walk to campsite – all gear must be carried from the car park over the hill to the campground.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1728006, N6077000
Latitude: -35.44244321, Longitude: 174.41204155

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

DOC/NZMCA campsite passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Bookings

2020/2021 bookings

Bookings are open for stays from 1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021.

Bookings are required from 21 September - 30 April.

Book Waikahoa Bay Campsite online 

 

A $10 service fee applies to all phone, email and in-person bookings.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated/selected on arrival.

Activities

 Enjoy kayaking, swimming and relaxing. 

The swimming and diving are superb, and there are some good fishing spots, but check the Marine Park Fishing Regulations.

Walkways go through neighbouring farmland.

Mimiwhangata is also a great place for bird watching – it is home to a variety of shorebirds, the endangered brown teal and there are good numbers of kiwi in the surrounding forested areas.

Know before you go

  • Campers must report to the resident Ranger.
  • Gate access to the camp carpark is locked. The PIN number will be emailed 10 days prior to arrival.
  • No vehicle/campervan access.
  • Sites are not individually marked but are limited to a maximum of 5 people per site.
  • All rubbish must be removed – rubbish transfer station at Hikurangi 300 m from the turn-off.
  • There are no boat launching facilities, however hand launching of dinghies is permitted from the car park.
  • Northland reserve bylaws apply to Mimiwhangata Scenic Reserve.

Contacts

Whangarei Office
Phone:   +64 9 470 3300
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   whangarei@doc.govt.nz
Address:   2 South End Ave
Raumanga
Whangarei 0110
Postal Address:   PO Box 842
Whangarei 0140
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