🌿What we have to offer here!

We want you to feel comfortable, relaxed and well looked after during your stay. Whether you’re here to enjoy some time with family, get out on the water, go fishing, or simply take a break and enjoy being away, we’ve got a range of facilities and services available to help make your stay a little easier.

 

🍴 FOOD and CONVENIENCE

CAMP OFFICE & SHOP

Our Camp Office & Shop stocks a range of everyday essentials, including ice creams, cold drinks, snacks, party ice, salt ice, bait, milk, bread, tinned and packet foods, basic hardware, cleaning products and personal items.

We also have medical supplies, reading glasses, sunglasses and a selection of Whangaruru Beachfront Camp caps and bucket hats.

 

COFFEE

Sometimes a holiday needs a good coffee! HAZ BEANZ serves barista-made coffee, seasonal frappes and alternative milk options.

 

FOOD

During summer and long weekends, weather and occupancy permitting, TONY’S DINER serves gourmet burgers, fries and more.

 

COVERED PICNIC AREA

Our covered picnic area is a handy place to sit back, have something to eat and enjoy some time together. Tables and seating are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You will need your own barbecue, and table covers to relax and make yourself at home.

 

NEARBY STORES

If you’re heading over the hill, SKIP’S FISH & CHIPS offers takeaways, milkshakes, fresh cream donuts and freshly baked bread on selected weekends.

And then just around the corner, the OAKURA BAY GENERAL STORE is well stocked with groceries, petrol, diesel and gas bottle swap or refill services.

 

🚿 CAMP FACILITIES

KITCHEN

Our camp kitchen is available for guests to prepare their meals and is equipped with fridges, freezers, convection ovens, double hotplates, microwaves, toasters and electric jugs.

Please bring your own cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, dishwashing liquid, and tea towels.

 

BATHROOMS

Our male and female bathroom facilities include hot showers (not metered) and flushing toilets. Cloths are there for wiping the basins clean when finished. Hand towels are not provided but hand dryers are available.

 

LAUNDRY

For those stays when you need clean clothes, our laundry is here to help! Our laundry room has 2 washing machines and 3 clothes dryers.

The washing machines and one dryer operate with 2 x $2.00 coins. Two dryers operate with a $4.00 token. (Coins and tokens are available from the Office).

An outdoor clothesline is also available.

 

WATER SUPPLY

Water tanks provide the water supply, and hot water cylinders provide hot water throughout the Camp. Water from all standard campground taps is safe, fresh drinking water. Please do not drink water from the Boat Wash or Dump Station taps.

 

DUMP STATION

Our Dump Station is available for black water (toilet waste = rectangle section) and grey water (dish and shower water = round section) only. Please do not dispose of wipes, paper towels, sanitary items, or nappies in the system. Charges apply for non-campers using the Dump Station or filling water tank

 

🚤 BOATING, FISHING & FUN

BOAT WASH

As we operate on tank water, the Boat Wash is for boats and trailers only and is not available for washing vehicles.

 

FILLETING STATION

If fishing is part of your stay, our dedicated filleting station is available for cleaning your catch.

Please rinse the area when you’ve finished. Fish scraps and seafood shells should be returned to the sea rather than placed in rubbish bins, thrown into the creek or on any of the camp’s grounds.

We no longer have a fish bait freezer available.

 

KAYAK & PADDLEBOARD HIRE

Single and double kayaks, along with paddleboards, are available for hire from the Office. Prices vary depending on equipment and hire duration. A signed indemnity form is required, and lifejackets are provided and must be worn.

 

PLAYGROUND

Our little campers haven’t been forgotten! We have separate playgrounds for toddlers (under 5 years) and young children, providing a place for them to have some fun while enjoying their holiday.

Seating is available for the adult supervision that is required at all times.

 

🏕️ CAMPING SERVICES

PARKING

Each accommodation booking includes one allocated parking space. All vehicles, structures and equipment must fit within your allocated site.

Additional parking is limited, charged per night, and subject to management approval.

 

CARAVAN STORAGE

Need somewhere to keep your caravan between trips? Short- and long-term caravan storage is available. Please enquire at the Office for current pricing and conditions.

 

ITEMS AVAILABLE TO HIRE

We also have a few handy items available to hire from the Office, including:

Campsite electrical cord:                $30.00 hire fee + a $50.00 bond

Kitchen essentials bin:                        $20.00 per day or $60.00 per week + a $50.00 bond

Bath towels:                                                   $  5.00 each (return after use)

 

♻️ LOOKING AFTER THE CAMP

RUBBISH

General rubbish needs to go into official Whangārei District Council rubbish bags or have a Whangārei District Council rubbish sticker attached, as it is the WDC that does the rubbish collection. Bags and stickers are available for purchase from the Office.

 

RECYCLING

Our Recycling Station provides bins for clear, brown or green glass bottles and jars, plastic containers and cans.  There is also a place for your emptied and flattened cardboard boxes. The recycling area is not for plastic bags or rubbish.

 

FIRST AID & EMERGENCY

A basic first aid kit and defibrillator are available at the Office if needed. In an emergency, ring 111 first. The camp’s address is 45 Ohawini Road, Whangaruru, Northland. 021 159 1760 is for the Whangaruru First Responders, who may arrive sooner than emergency services.

 

SECURITY

CCTV security cameras operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week throughout the campground.