Waipoua Forest Camping Area

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Organisation

Waipoua Forest Campsite

Commercial organisation

Location

North IslandNorthlandDargaville

Categories

  • Activity__camping_grounds_holiday_parksCamping Grounds

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-35.6526241152411

173.557512664795

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-35.6526241152411
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173.557512664795

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Reviews

    ✓ Quiet and peaceful

    ✓ Hot showers available

    ✓ Beautiful forest location

    ✓ Affordable pricing

    ✓ Friendly and helpful community

    𐄂 Lots of mosquitoes

    𐄂 Basic amenities

    • DO NOT SKIP THIS SPOT!
    • Best campground we've been to so far.
    • Large camping area, lots of space.
    • Couldn’t recommend this campground enough!
    • Nice campingsites, lots of birds.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 15
    24%
    9/10 13
    21%
    8/10 12
    19%
    7/10 7
    11%
    6/10 6
    10%
    5/10 2
    3%
    4/10 1
    2%
    3/10 2
    3%
    2/10 3
    5%
    1/10 1
    2%
  • 5.0/5

    kind peopel, 15$ p.p with a campervan, warm shower, everything clean nice remote spot

    Reviewed 13 days ago

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    Laura's avatar

    Laura

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very quiet spot in the forest.

    Hot showers. Clean toilets.

    Access to a kitchen.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

    S
    Stephane's avatar

    Stephane

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very quiet and beautiful camping lost in the middle of the forest.

    Rustic facilities, but still : toilets, hot showers (be mindful of water use), common room with fridge and stove... Plenty of space on the grass (+ 2 powered spots on gravel). There's a river just behind the campsite, very peaceful to walk around, with bird sounds.

    In terms of price it's 15$ per adult for unpowered site (3 ways to pay are described at the entrance).

    The only downside : lots of mosquitoes at night, though it shouldn't be surprising considering the location

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    M
    Morgane's avatar

    Morgane

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Super easy - we pulled up, put $30 for two people in an envelope and parked.

    Not a lot of people there but a few and everyone was lovely. Had a great sleep in nature, had a hot shower (be mindful of water use) and a full kitchen. Also good bathrooms!

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    C
    Court's avatar

    Court

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    To clear this up the land has been given back to the Iwi.

    The visitors centre is no more and only the second site is open !!!! This is a quiet sight, 2 minute walk to a stream. Has a kitchen, toilets ( with toilet paper) and free hot showers. It’s “rustic” but we like it. We turned up and only 2 others here but by 6pm there were 4 more. It’s $30 a night ( only £15 English) There are mosquito at night though .

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Gf
    G&C from UK 's avatar

    G&C from UK

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful campsite in the forest near a river with perfect water for a refreshing swim.

    Location for us somewhaf hard to find with google maps/maps.me, but ithe entrance is next to the Waipoua Visiter Center. Campsite is reachable through a proper sealed road. Many places available when we arrived (7 pm). Hot showers, toilets, tap water, shared kitchen with stove.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Y
    Yorick's avatar

    Yorick

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Camping lost in the forest but nice spot with a kind boss.

    We payed 15$ pp for powered site (cheaper than all the campings we went). Hot showers and clean toilets and kitchen even if it was a bit old.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    R
    Rya's avatar

    Rya

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Pretty basic / rustic but not bad for the price - $15pp for unpowered site.

    They had powered sites (for an extra $2.50pp) next to the men's washroom but plugs were all together on the building so you better have a long cord if not parked in the closest spot. Kitchen was OK, electric stove/oven and kettle but no toaster. Washrooms need some repairs/ maintenance (and missing soap!), but usable and hot water for showers. Was nice to walk down to the river but not really close enough to campsite to enjoy beyond a quick visit. Bring a torch to find your way around after dark as there isn't much lighting (good for sleeping though!) Lots of mosquitos after dark also but have experienced this elsewhere in Northland so not surprising. Very quiet at night, there was only one other camper there besides us.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    P
    Pluto's avatar

    Pluto

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Reservations are not possible.

    There was no one present who manage the campsite, there were only guests. We paid using an envelope provided on the campsite and chose our place to stay the night. There seemed to be only a couple of powered sites. Sanitair was old but functioning. Showers had several gaps in the doors, so privacy was limited.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

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    Guest's avatar

    Guest

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Campsite looks abandoned however kitchen is suitable and has hot wayer showers.

    Kiwi squark at night, river would be beautiful on a hot day, eels also in the river. Camped for one night, hundreds of midgeys/sandflies so be prepared.

    Reviewed 18 days ago and experienced in December 2024

    S
    Swilson's avatar

    Swilson

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    kind peopel, 15$ p.p with a campervan, warm shower, everything clean nice remote spot

    Reviewed 13 days ago

    L
    Laura's avatar

    Laura

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    Campsite looks abandoned however kitchen is suitable and has hot wayer showers.

    Kiwi squark at night, river would be beautiful on a hot day, eels also in the river. Camped for one night, hundreds of midgeys/sandflies so be prepared.

    Reviewed 18 days ago and experienced in December 2024

    S
    Swilson's avatar

    Swilson

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very quiet and beautiful camping lost in the middle of the forest.

    Rustic facilities, but still : toilets, hot showers (be mindful of water use), common room with fridge and stove... Plenty of space on the grass (+ 2 powered spots on gravel). There's a river just behind the campsite, very peaceful to walk around, with bird sounds.

    In terms of price it's 15$ per adult for unpowered site (3 ways to pay are described at the entrance).

    The only downside : lots of mosquitoes at night, though it shouldn't be surprising considering the location

    Reviewed about 1 month ago

    M
    Morgane's avatar

    Morgane

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Very quiet spot in the forest.

    Hot showers. Clean toilets.

    Access to a kitchen.

    Reviewed 4 months ago

    S
    Stephane's avatar

    Stephane

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Pretty basic / rustic but not bad for the price - $15pp for unpowered site.

    They had powered sites (for an extra $2.50pp) next to the men's washroom but plugs were all together on the building so you better have a long cord if not parked in the closest spot. Kitchen was OK, electric stove/oven and kettle but no toaster. Washrooms need some repairs/ maintenance (and missing soap!), but usable and hot water for showers. Was nice to walk down to the river but not really close enough to campsite to enjoy beyond a quick visit. Bring a torch to find your way around after dark as there isn't much lighting (good for sleeping though!) Lots of mosquitos after dark also but have experienced this elsewhere in Northland so not surprising. Very quiet at night, there was only one other camper there besides us.

    Reviewed 10 months ago

    P
    Pluto's avatar

    Pluto

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Reservations are not possible.

    There was no one present who manage the campsite, there were only guests. We paid using an envelope provided on the campsite and chose our place to stay the night. There seemed to be only a couple of powered sites. Sanitair was old but functioning. Showers had several gaps in the doors, so privacy was limited.

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    G
    Guest's avatar

    Guest

    Customer

  • 3.0/5

    This has the potential to be a wonderful site.

    Great location with limited competition. Well maintained grass areas for tents and camper vans. Also has a kitchen area and shower/toilet block. Unfortunately there seems to be a lack of basic maintenance to the building ie louvres missing from ladies shower doors, no locks on men’s toilets and the building are starting to show signs of wear and tear. Such a shame, as could be lovely.

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    C
    Caron's avatar

    Caron

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Super easy - we pulled up, put $30 for two people in an envelope and parked.

    Not a lot of people there but a few and everyone was lovely. Had a great sleep in nature, had a hot shower (be mindful of water use) and a full kitchen. Also good bathrooms!

    Reviewed 12 months ago

    C
    Court's avatar

    Court

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    To clear this up the land has been given back to the Iwi.

    The visitors centre is no more and only the second site is open !!!! This is a quiet sight, 2 minute walk to a stream. Has a kitchen, toilets ( with toilet paper) and free hot showers. It’s “rustic” but we like it. We turned up and only 2 others here but by 6pm there were 4 more. It’s $30 a night ( only £15 English) There are mosquito at night though .

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Gf
    G&C from UK 's avatar

    G&C from UK

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Camping lost in the forest but nice spot with a kind boss.

    We payed 15$ pp for powered site (cheaper than all the campings we went). Hot showers and clean toilets and kitchen even if it was a bit old.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    R
    Rya's avatar

    Rya

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful campsite in the forest near a river with perfect water for a refreshing swim.

    Location for us somewhaf hard to find with google maps/maps.me, but ithe entrance is next to the Waipoua Visiter Center. Campsite is reachable through a proper sealed road. Many places available when we arrived (7 pm). Hot showers, toilets, tap water, shared kitchen with stove.

    Reviewed about 1 year ago

    Y
    Yorick's avatar

    Yorick

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Great place and even greater people!

    We had a problem with our campervan (after only owning for 1 week) and everyone here was so helpful! Thanks especially to Dave and his son for filling up our engine oil. Very relaxed, authentic camper site with genuine people who want to help. Facilities were also up to scratch! Expect lots and lots of mosquitoes in the evening ;)

    10/10

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    Js
    James stark's avatar

    James stark

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Nice campingsites, lots of birds.

    Everything is very basic. Hot shower. Kitchen with gas microwave water boiler . Broken door in front of the shower. Lots and lots of mosquitos. Unfortunately the kauri tracks here are closed.

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    J
    Jolanda's avatar

    Jolanda

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Couldn’t recommend this campground enough!

    Best place we’ve stayed in the whole of the Northland.

    The turning into site is just after the bridge over the river (or before if coming from the south). Follow track along, past visitors centre, to the campsite.

    Park up in one of the many little nooks and spaces amongst the trees, we had a great little spot away from other campers with privacy.

    FREE HOT SHOWERS!! Couldn’t believe our luck! Facilities are relatively simple but clean and comfortable. Nice kitchen and toilets/showers.

    Pay in cash using envelopes by the female toilets or you can pay by card in the visitors centre which you passed on your way in (open 8am - 4pm). We paid the next morning, be sure to fill out a form wether you’re paying by cash or not.

    Was lovely falling asleep surrounded by Kauri trees and to the sound of kiwis.

    And all of this for $13.50 per adult - such a bargain!

    Only drawback was the mosquitoes as it’s near a river, be sure to bring repellent!

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

    J
    Josie's avatar

    Josie

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Perfect stop if you visiting the great Kauri trees.

    Hot shower much appreciated in those cold nights (end-July) Nice kitchen area with 4 cookers, one oven, fridge.

    Heaven for mosquitoes tough, make sure you take some repellent

    Reviewed over 1 year ago

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    Berthe's avatar

    Berthe

    Customer