Kiwi Camping, As It Should Be

Whangateau Holiday Park is kiwi camping as it should be, right on the water’s edge and only an hour's drive from central Auckland.

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Whangateau Holiday Park is kiwi camping as it should be, right on the water’s edge and only an hours drive from central Auckland

Ideal for family holidays or a stop-off on your campervan adventure on the Twin Coast Discover Highway to Northland.

Conveniently close to Matakana and Leigh, you can explore the north Auckland coast at your leisure. We have plenty of waterfront and standard campsites and accommodation options for most budgets.

Guests have full use of all park facilities including toilets, showers and communal kitchen.

EV Charging

EV Charging

Communal
Kitchen

Communal Kitchen

Communal
Bathroom

Communal Bathroom

Barbecue
Area

Barbecue Area

Recreational
Gear Hire

Recreational Gear Hire

Laundry
Facilities

Laundry Facilities

TV and
Games Room

TV + Games Room

Whangateau Park Map

On-Site Facilities

Whangateau Holiday Park has a full range of modern facilities to make your stay comfortable and convenient. We pride ourselves in providing the cleanest facilities available.

Kitchen Facilities

Kitchen Facilities

The kitchen has modern facilities with freestanding ovens, ceramic hobs, microwaves, boiling water taps, toasters, fridges and freezers. Close to BBQs and covered outdoor dining area.  

We don’t provide pots, pans or any kitchen items. Kitchen baskets are available to hire from reception.

Showers

Showers

Our showers are coin operated and take a $1 coin, which lasts for 6 minutes. This helps conserve water and helps to reduce wait times at the busy times. BYO coins, or we have plenty of $1 coins to swap at reception. Two accessible family bathrooms are available, equipped with change table and baby bath. 

TV-Rec Room

TV-Rec Room

Relax in our TV and Recreation room with comfy couches, large screen TV with Freeview and DVD player, Camp Library/book exchange or battle it out on the Air Hockey Table ($2/game). 

DVD movies and board games are available to hire from Reception.

BBQ Facilities

BBQ Facilities

Gas and charcoal BBQs are free to use during your stay. BBQ briquettes are available to purchase from Reception.  

Whangateau Holiday Park is the home of Smoke on the Coast BBQ competition held in late April each year. It’s the most fun, family orientated Barbecue competition and festival of smoke in NZ.

Playground

Playground

Our onsite fun playground awaits young adventurers! With swings, slides, climbing frames, and more there’s plenty to keep the kids entertained. The playground is open until sunset daily.

Kayaks and Stand up Paddleboards

Kayaks and Stand up Paddleboards

Explore Whangateau harbour by kayak or stand up paddleboard (SUP). Single and double sit on kayaks and paddleboards are available to hire from reception.

Pedal Carts

Pedal Carts

Getting behind the wheel of one of our pedal cars is a great way to explore the Holiday Park. Available to hire from reception Monday to Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sundays 12 to 4pm. Helmets are provided.

Outdoor Giant Chess

Outdoor Giant Chess

Show off your strategic skills and play on our larger-than-life outdoor chess set.  Challenge friends and family to a battle of wits in an outdoor setting.

Ideal location

Ideal for family holidays or a stop-off on your campervan adventure on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway to Northland. 

Conveniently close to Matakana, Leigh and Goat Island, you can explore the north Auckland coast at your leisure. We have plenty of waterfront and standard campsites and accommodation for most budgets. Our team will help ensure that your holiday experience is everything you would expect and more.

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Things to do / Local Area

Whangateau Holiday Park is your gateway to a rejuvenating holiday filled with natural beauty and coastal charm. 

Explore the calm harbour waters by kayak or paddleboard, discover an abundance of birdlife, or cast a line for a relaxing fishing experience.  Beyond the park, explore nearby Goat Island Marine Reserve, the charming Matakana markets, or enjoy scenic walks.

Leigh and Goat Island

Leigh and Goat Island

Leigh Is a scenic coastal village less than 10 minutes from Whangateau Holiday Park. Known for its stunning marine life, beautiful beaches and laid-back atmosphere, it’s a must visit for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.  

At Goat Island Marine Reserve, New Zealand’s first marine reserve, you can snorkel or dive amongst vibrant fish, stingrays and even the occasional dolphin. Glass bottom boat tours are available for those who prefer to stay dry. The Marine Discovery Centre is well worth a visit 

Nearby, Matheson Bay is great for swimming, while Leigh harbour and Ti Point are favourites for fishing and boating.   

Ti Point Reptile Park will fascinate the kids. It’s home to New Zealand’s largest collection of reptiles, tuatara, turtles & exotic lizards.

www.leighbythesea.co.nz

Matakana

Matakana

Matakana is a charming and picturesque destination close to Whangateau Holiday Park. Nestled in a lush, rolling countryside its best known for its vibrant Saturday Farmers Market, boutique wineries and relaxed coastal atmosphere. 

The village offer a mix of artisan food, great eateries, local crafts, and boutique shopping making it a perfect place to visit.

Local Beaches

Local Beaches

The Matakana coast is home to some of New Zealand’s most stunning and diverse beaches covering everything from golden sands and gentle swimming spots to rugged coastlines and surf-friendly waves. 

Enjoy the surf at Pakiri, Leigh or Omaha Beaches or sheltered swimming at Matheson Bay and in our beautiful harbour. 

Anchor Bay at Tawharanui Marine Reserve has soft white sand and turquoise waves, perfect for swimming surfing, and sunbathing.

Walking Trails

Walking Trails

If you like walking, the region has lots of walking tracks that cover all kinds of terrain around the harbour, through native bush and forest, and along the beautiful beaches. 

Take the time to visit Tawharanui Regional Park, a breathtaking coastal and predator-free open sanctuary. It’s a haven for native wildlife including kiwi, takahe and saddleback birds. Well maintained walking tracks take visitors through diverse landscapes from wetlands and forests to dramatic coastal cliffs.

“I love the friendly welcome, the beautifully kept gardens and the cleanliness with good quality equipment. Have stayed here on numerous occasions and always return because of the well-run immaculate facilities and very pleasant managers.”    

Whangateau Holiday Park Review

"A clean well run camp in the centre of a vibrant region offering heaps for the traveller/ holiday maker to do. If you don't wish to do anything just sit back and relax and enjoy the view from a waterfront setting. We have been Whangateau camp visitors for 50 years and still enjoy returning there."

Whangateau Holiday Park Review

"We stayed at this holiday park over the Easter weekend and thoroughly enjoyed it. The caravan sites are all flat and the facilities very clean and tidy. The park has a family atmosphere and a lovely outlook over the estuary. We have been travelling in our caravan for the past year staying in many parks but this will definitely be one that we will return to."

Whangateau Holiday Park Review

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