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.

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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
  • Water from tap
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
  • Help stop kauri dieback
    • Stay away from kauri tree roots.
    • Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.

    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 Whangarei.

From Whangarei, 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

Until 30 June 2019:

  • Adult (18+ years): $13 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $6.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

From 1 July 2019:

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

Passes

The campsite pass for rental campervans cannot be used at this campsite.

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

Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Bookings

Check the online booking site for when summer bookings open.

Bookings are essential. Book online or contact:

Mimiwhangata Coastal Park Ranger
Phone: +64 9 433 6554.

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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