Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park

Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park

Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park

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after the big one
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Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park

WELCOME TO WAIPATIKI

The Holiday park is terraced to make the most of the fantastic views – listen to the sound of the waves and the birds sing.

Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park is situated 30 min north of Napier 12kms off SH2 Napier Wairoa Road (take Tangoio Road turnoff).The holiday park is accessed through a farm with good access for large vehicles and overlooks Waipatiki Beach – a golden sandy beach just 300m away.

The park is terraced to make the most of the beautiful views.

The sandy beach offers swimming, surfing, fishing, diving with the fresh water stream being popular with younger children. Small boats can be launched from beach. The many coastal and bush walks are well worth exploring with kahikatea trees, nikau palms and a redwood forest. There are many additional walks and cycleways nearby. Enjoy the numerous beautiful native birds including tui, kereru and bellbirds.

Your horse can be accommodated by arrangement. We do not allow dogs at the park so please make alternative arrangements for them.

Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park is a beautiful holiday destination; school camp site or a unique venue for your wedding.

There is something for everyone at Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park.

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Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park

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Location

North IslandHawkes BayNapier

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Coordinates

-39.299967090592

176.973459720612

Latitude
-39.299967090592
Longitude
176.973459720612

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Reviews

    ✓ Beautiful location by the ocean

    ✓ Friendly and helpful staff

    ✓ Clean showers and toilets

    ✓ Great hiking nearby

    ✓ On-site shop for essentials

    𐄂 Old and run-down facilities

    𐄂 Extra charge for hot showers

    • Beautiful location next to beach.
    • We loved our stay Labour weekend!
    • Beautiful spot in a remote setting.
    • It was near the beach and very quiet.
    • Friendly and helpful staff - superb location.
    Rating Count Percentage
    10/10 6
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    9/10 4
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    8/10 6
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    7/10 2
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    6/10 0
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    5/10 1
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    4/10 0
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    3/10 1
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    2/10 0
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    1/10 0
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  • 5.0/5

    We loved our stay Labour weekend!

    Definitely be back! Clean facilities and friendly hosts!

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Sonz Fer 's avatar

    Sonz Fer

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Based on prior reviews, I expected much more.

    The cost is now $50 for 2 adults on an unpowered site. In addition, showers cost a dollar for 6 minutes. The buildings are run down. The bathrooms were not particularly clean nor the open kitchen area. No plates, pots, pans or cutlery were available. One of the 2 toasters didn’t work. Worst of all was the common lodge room. Very dirty with an empty can, various papers, food scraps, and puzzle pieces scattered all around the room's floor. Had to prop the door open because of the dank smell. On a positive note, the person who checked us in was very nice, and the setting by the ocean was pretty.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Jim Pierce 's avatar

    Jim Pierce

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    The thing is the location is awesome.

    The rest is not so good. The facilities are old and run down. There is no bridge to cross the river to the beach meaning you have to get wet. No hot showers unless you pay, which for the price you'll have to pay is absolutely ridiculous. Also strange bans on a lot of things, no alcohol in fridges, no crayfish to be cooked, not allowed to pee when the cleaners are working with no other toilet available...

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Scarlett's avatar

    Scarlett

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    What a beautiful little spot!

    We enjoyed the Waipatiki scenic reserve hike and the lookout hike nearby.

    Unfortunately we didn't have the best weather when we visited, so our beach day didn't happen.

    This campsite had a wedding the day before we arrived, so we didn't meet the owners, but we appreciated them letting us stay straight after such a big event!

    The showers and toilets were clean.

    And they have a little shop on-site, where you can buy drinks, treats and useful camping items.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

    Lisa's avatar

    Lisa

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Ben's avatar

    Ben

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Fabulous family run campsite with an almost private golden sand beach.

    Booked for 2 nights and extended to 4.

    If you're in the area, definitely stop by!!!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Matthew & Ally's avatar

    Matthew & Ally

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We spent 2 nights at the park in our rental Maui Motorhome.

    The hosts / owners Shane and Fay were polite, friendly and helpful. The park was basically empty during our stay - one campervan joined us for the first night but we were on our own during the next day and night. The kitchen and family bathroom was available for us to use. It was tidy and clean. The barbecue area and gas barbecue needed cleaning - I assumed nobody used it during the past month or two. We enjoyed the peaceful site and the views from our motorhome. We went for long walks in the forest and enjoyed sunset and sunrise at the beach. Will visit again

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Johan Louw 's avatar

    Johan Louw

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park is a must stop if you are passing through the area.

    The cabins are cozy and have everything you need for a comfortable stay, with fabulous views. The beach is just beautiful, there's lots of walking tracks and Napier is a short drive away. It's a peaceful spot and the campground is clean and tidy. Shane, Faye and their family are wonderful hosts.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Sandra Davies's avatar

    Sandra Davies

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We checked in with the owners daughter who we think was too young to be left in charge because she was unable to give us relevant information.

    Eg where to fill our water tank, how to get to the beach. A storm had heaped up sand so the river was backed up making it difficult to get to the beach.

    The site facilities were great and very clean. The owner was extremely helpful when we had major problems with our camper van letting me use his phone to seek help. Also he helped us to temporarily repair the van so we could take it to a garage for a permanent repair. We were impressed with his attitude and skills.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    At the end of a steep road but right on the beach, typical kiwi site with good basic facilities.

    Beach beautiful.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Paul Smith's avatar

    Paul Smith

    Customer

  • 1.5/5

    The thing is the location is awesome.

    The rest is not so good. The facilities are old and run down. There is no bridge to cross the river to the beach meaning you have to get wet. No hot showers unless you pay, which for the price you'll have to pay is absolutely ridiculous. Also strange bans on a lot of things, no alcohol in fridges, no crayfish to be cooked, not allowed to pee when the cleaners are working with no other toilet available...

    Reviewed 11 months ago

    Scarlett's avatar

    Scarlett

    Customer

  • 2.5/5

    Based on prior reviews, I expected much more.

    The cost is now $50 for 2 adults on an unpowered site. In addition, showers cost a dollar for 6 minutes. The buildings are run down. The bathrooms were not particularly clean nor the open kitchen area. No plates, pots, pans or cutlery were available. One of the 2 toasters didn’t work. Worst of all was the common lodge room. Very dirty with an empty can, various papers, food scraps, and puzzle pieces scattered all around the room's floor. Had to prop the door open because of the dank smell. On a positive note, the person who checked us in was very nice, and the setting by the ocean was pretty.

    Reviewed almost 2 years ago

    Jim Pierce 's avatar

    Jim Pierce

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    We loved our stay Labour weekend!

    Definitely be back! Clean facilities and friendly hosts!

    Reviewed about 2 years ago

    NEW ZEALAND
    Sonz Fer 's avatar

    Sonz Fer

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    What a beautiful little spot!

    We enjoyed the Waipatiki scenic reserve hike and the lookout hike nearby.

    Unfortunately we didn't have the best weather when we visited, so our beach day didn't happen.

    This campsite had a wedding the day before we arrived, so we didn't meet the owners, but we appreciated them letting us stay straight after such a big event!

    The showers and toilets were clean.

    And they have a little shop on-site, where you can buy drinks, treats and useful camping items.

    Reviewed over 2 years ago

    Lisa's avatar

    Lisa

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Awesome

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Ben's avatar

    Ben

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Fabulous family run campsite with an almost private golden sand beach.

    Booked for 2 nights and extended to 4.

    If you're in the area, definitely stop by!!!

    Reviewed over 3 years ago

    Matthew & Ally's avatar

    Matthew & Ally

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We spent 2 nights at the park in our rental Maui Motorhome.

    The hosts / owners Shane and Fay were polite, friendly and helpful. The park was basically empty during our stay - one campervan joined us for the first night but we were on our own during the next day and night. The kitchen and family bathroom was available for us to use. It was tidy and clean. The barbecue area and gas barbecue needed cleaning - I assumed nobody used it during the past month or two. We enjoyed the peaceful site and the views from our motorhome. We went for long walks in the forest and enjoyed sunset and sunrise at the beach. Will visit again

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Johan Louw 's avatar

    Johan Louw

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Waipatiki Beach Holiday Park is a must stop if you are passing through the area.

    The cabins are cozy and have everything you need for a comfortable stay, with fabulous views. The beach is just beautiful, there's lots of walking tracks and Napier is a short drive away. It's a peaceful spot and the campground is clean and tidy. Shane, Faye and their family are wonderful hosts.

    Reviewed over 4 years ago

    Sandra Davies's avatar

    Sandra Davies

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We checked in with the owners daughter who we think was too young to be left in charge because she was unable to give us relevant information.

    Eg where to fill our water tank, how to get to the beach. A storm had heaped up sand so the river was backed up making it difficult to get to the beach.

    The site facilities were great and very clean. The owner was extremely helpful when we had major problems with our camper van letting me use his phone to seek help. Also he helped us to temporarily repair the van so we could take it to a garage for a permanent repair. We were impressed with his attitude and skills.

    Reviewed almost 5 years ago

  • 4.0/5

    At the end of a steep road but right on the beach, typical kiwi site with good basic facilities.

    Beach beautiful.

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

    UNITED KINGDOM
    Paul Smith's avatar

    Paul Smith

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    A small hidden paradise.

    Beautiful ride into the Bay. Warm welcome by the new owners who started to upgrade the campground. Warm showers and clean kitchen area. Beautiful white sandy beach. Nice lay-out of the campground and spacious powered lots with nice sea view.

    Real value for money at only $13 per person for a powered lot.

    Super quiet.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Marc Willemsen's avatar

    Marc Willemsen

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    We’ve stayed here in December 2017, just before the holidays starts so it wasn’t busy.

    Beautiful place next to the beach. Friendly staff. Nice pitches with oceanview. The showers and toilets needs renovation. It wasn’t very clean but that won’t hold us going back sometime. We travelled with a self contained camper.

    Reviewed almost 7 years ago

    Lesly Zwart's avatar

    Lesly Zwart

    Customer

  • 4.0/5

    Very nice place.

    Unfortunately it was raining the day we arrived!

    Reviewed about 8 years ago

    Lawrence Bowen's avatar

    Lawrence Bowen

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful location next to beach.

    Spacious sites. Good, clean facilities. Amazing drive from main road to the campsite.

    Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in March 2014

    Gillian Scott's avatar

    Gillian Scott

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Let down by the scruffy and unkempt gents facilities -peeling paint and cobwebs...the ladies were spotless!!

    Location 10/10 and all sites have a beach view. Access to beach via a wade across river or pontoon. Sandy beach probably not safe for swimming - some big waves!! Friendly reception. Very quiet, just the sound of the waves....

    Reviewed over 9 years ago

    Melvin Spear's avatar

    Melvin Spear

    Customer

  • 3.5/5

    Beautiful spot in a remote setting.

    I am not sure if the facilities had been cleaned for a very long time though.... Even I wanted to get the water-blaster out and give the bathrooms a good scrub. The BBQ's had also seen better days. The cabins looked good though, so maybe that would be the way forward as opposed to camping? Cool walks nearby around the cliffs and through the forest.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in January 2013

    NEW ZEALAND
    Pieke's avatar

    Pieke

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Very good nature.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in March 2009

    GERMANY
    JuergenW's avatar

    JuergenW

    Customer

  • 4.5/5

    Beautiful full campsite with amazing views over the beach.

    You can easily walk to any of the good facilities. It's a very nice stay when not busy.

    Reviewed almost 15 years ago and experienced in December 2009

    NETHERLANDS
    carolineder's avatar

    carolineder

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    Friendly and helpful staff - superb location.

    Reviewed almost 16 years ago and experienced in February 2009

    UNITED KINGDOM
    GillianK's avatar

    GillianK

    Customer

  • 5.0/5

    It was near the beach and very quiet.

    Reviewed over 15 years ago and experienced in March 2009

    GERMANY
    BernardK's avatar

    BernardK

    Customer