Waikahoa Bay Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park, NorthlandDOC data as at 20 September 2026
Current advisories
Waikahoa Bay Campsite closure
18 January 2026
Waikahoa Bay Campsite is closed until Labour weekend due to storm damage. First published on 19 January 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
About this place
Camp beside a sandy beach among pōhutukawa trees. A great spot for water activities.
Know before you go
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.
Mimiwhangata Marine Park regulations
The Marine Park extends 1000 m offshore between Paparahi Point and Te Ruatahi Island and extends beyond Rimariki Island. Full detail of the boundary and rules applying at Mimiwhangata Marine Park can be found in the Fisheries (Amateur Fishing) Regulations 2013, section 69 and schedule 14. New Zealand Legislation website . You can not take marine life from this area. This is to protect the significant ecological values of this area which has been severely impacted by fishing. These rules do not affect kina harvest daily bag limits, or non-commercial Māori customary fishing rights guaranteed under Te Tiriti o Waitangi, but a permit is required. See Northland Regional Council's Marine Protections Areas for area maps and more information.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
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 are open for stays from 22 October 2026 to 30 April 2027. The campsite is closed during winter. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers 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. 22 October - 30 April The campsite is open. Bookings are required. 1 May - 21 October The campsite is closed. Book Waikahoa Bay Campsite online Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends. Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Contact
Hut and campsite bookings
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
All details
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sitesShower - coldWater from tap - not treatedboil before useToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- Bird and wildlife watchingDiving and snorkellingKayaking and canoeingSwimmingWalking and tramping
- Access
- Foot
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 35
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Standard
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in Mimiwhangata Coastal Park
- Tents
- Yes
- Caravans
- No
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- required
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.35.44215° S, 174.41261° E
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Sources
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.