Waikahoa Bay Campsite
Located in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park in the Northland region
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Introduction
Camp beside a sandy beach among pōhutukawa trees. A great spot for water activities.Access
- Foot
Landscape
- Coastal
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shower - cold
- Toilets - non-flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
Activities
- Bird and wildlife watching
- Diving and snorkelling
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Swimming
- Walking and tramping
Seasonal restrictions
25 October - 30 April
The campsite is open. Bookings are required.
26 December – 11 January: Minimum 3 night stay.
1 May - 24 October
The campsite is closed.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Dog access
Image gallery
Video
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 are open for stays up from 25 October 2024 to 30 April 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 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/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.
- Northland reserve bylaws apply to Mimiwhangata Scenic Reserve.
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.
Contacts
| Booking office contact | |
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| Phone | +64 7 867 9080 |
| kauaerangavc@doc.govt.nz | |
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| whangarei@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |