Image: Stephen Wynne-Jones | ©
Children play among tents that sit on the edge of an inlet. It's a very bright day.
Waikahoa Bay Campsite

Located in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park in the Northland region

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

Fees

9 February to 25 December

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

26 December to 8 February

  • Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings for 25 October 2025 to 30 April 2026

Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

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 for stays up to 30 April 2025

Bookings are currently open.

25 October - 30 April

The campsite is open. Bookings are required.

1 May - 24 October

The campsite is closed. 

Book Waikahoa Bay Campsite online

Bookings are required. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

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.

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

A minimum 3-night stay applies from 26 December to 11 January.

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
  • Gate access to the camp carpark is locked. The PIN number will be emailed to you after booking.
  • No vehicle/campervan access.
  • Sites are not individually marked but are limited to a maximum of 5 people per site.
  • There are no boat launching facilities, however hand launching of dinghies is permitted from the car park.

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.

Rubbish and recycling

This campsite operates a ‘pack in, pack out’ policy for waste. There will be no rubbish collection. This includes compost and recycling.

The closest rubbish facilities to the campsite are the Oakura Recycling Centre or Russell Transfer Station.

Water safety

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

 Enjoy kayaking, swimming and relaxing. 

The swimming and diving are superb.

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.