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Tainui campground at Waharau Regional Park

Located on the eastern side of the rugged Hunua Ranges, this vehicle-based campground extends from the range to the coast.

Enjoy farmland, river banks and forest areas for camping, picnics, walking and mountain biking.

There are some BBQs at this campground.

This campground is part of the Te Ara Moana kayak trail. If you are doing the trail over winter and want to use the campground while it is closed, phone us on 09 301 0101 to arrange.

Tainui campground - Campground area with toilets in the background.
Tainui campground - Campground area with toilets in the background.

1748 East Coast Road, Whakatiwai

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Directions and access

Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.

Head inland from East Coast Road to the entrance of park. Before going uphill, follow the road to right into the campground.

You will need a combination code to open the locked access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation.

Visit Waharau Regional Park for more access information.

Availability and prices

  • Maximum number of people

    60

    Maximum stay

    7 nights (29 September to 2 June).
    Closed for winter (3 June to 28 September).

    Check-in time

    11am

    Check-out time

    11am

    Adult

    $18.00 (GST inclusive)

    Child

    $7.00 (GST inclusive)

    Infant

    $0.00 (GST inclusive)

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Booking information

Bookings can only be made six months in advance for campgrounds. Availability refreshes at midnight daily.
From 17 December to 31 January: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
From 1 February to 16 December: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 30 people.

Bookings over the summer months
Waharau Regional Park holds cultural importance as a Tainui tribe summer camp.
From December to Waitangi Day, campground management shifts to Waahi Pa Trust. It is open to all visitors during this period if there is availability.
You must book through the on-site camp host. Call 09 301 0101 for more information.

Amenities

  • Power supply

    Six power points available for CSC vehicles on a first in first served basis. You will need to bring your own cables.

  • Toilets and bathrooms

    Flush toilets and hot water showers on site.

Rules

  • Animals

    Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.

  • Cleaning

    Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.

  • Rubbish

    No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

  • Fires

    Fires prohibited at all times.

Information about the park

Waharau Regional Park

On the eastern side of Hunua Ranges extending from range to the coast with farmland, river banks and forest.

Map of Waharau Regional Park

Map of Waharau and Whakatīwai Regional Park

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