


Waikawau Bay Campsite - from $18 (per person)
Waikawau Bay Campsite - from $18 (per person)
Paid Campsites•Mackenzie
10 Reviews
Very large, spacious area! Lots of grass, and heaps of trees. Usual DOC facilities- cold shower/ drop toilet. Full bars of 4G service with 2Degrees and Spark. LOTS of rats though, we were tenting and saw about 5 in the bush behind us- and they’re not afraid of people… jury is out on any damage yet, but something to keep in mind when staying as they are known for getting into and chewing cars/tents to get food. Ranger seems to be on site a lot, but we didn’t encounter them at all.
Really lovely beach. But the powered sites pitches hadn’t been mowed (mid March) so we had to wade through foot long grass which made it difficult to enjoy the outside of our campervan. Road is interesting to get there but we felt it was worth it for the beach.
Super great spot! Very spacious, quiet, and only a short walk to a beach where there’s few other people. Nice cold showers and toilets. Even had mirrors at the hand washing sinks! Road is gravel and windy on the way there but if you can make it it’s well worth the trip!
Beautiful campground! Wauw. Just amazing. Very spacious, green, near the beach (which is stunning). Facilities are very basic (cold showers and pit toilets) but that’s what you know from DOC’s. Loved it, we were literally all by ourselves.
Beautiful doc campsite close to a nice beach, perfect for a morning stroll or dip. The road to reach it is beautiful as well, although a bit challenging for a van (dirt road, long roads of gravel).
Such a lovely campsite a 2 minute walk from the beach! Several nice cold showers (one open at the trail head too!) with private stalls and running water with soap for dishes and hands. Pit toilets but the stalls were clean. Grass campsite with plenty of room to go wherever! The person who commented below needs to camp more because if this is the worst, they’re in for a rude awakening at other DOC campsites😂
The worst campsite I’ve ever been to, not worth the money, didn’t feel safe there were no staff anywhere to be seen for the whole two days we stayed there, bathrooms were disgusting a hole in the floor so could smell everyone’s “waste” surrounding it, the beach access was cool and pretty but not worth the disgusting campsite don’t pay for this, cold showers, no wifi
Nice campsite with definitely as its hidden place the beach access!!! We had a empty beach all for ourselves with the perfect sunset!
Lovely doc grounds a short walk over the dunes to a lovely bay. Simple amenities and decent enough reception
Great facilities for the price, amazing beach nearby