The Cowshed
Opening hours & schedules
Reception, gate and facility hours for The Cowshed.
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for The Cowshed.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to The Cowshed.
- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
Where The Cowshed sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to The Cowshed — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
Putahi is a 381 m (1,250 ft) high rhyolite dome, in the Kaikohe-Bay of Islands volcanic field in New Zealand. To the north of Putahi is Lake Ōmāpere. To its north east are the volcanoes of Tarahi and Te Ahuahu.

locality in Far North District, Northland Region, New Zealand
Te Waimate Mission was the fourth mission station established in New Zealand and the first settlement inland from the Bay of Islands. The members of the Church Missionary Society (CMS) appointed to establish Te (the) Waimate Mission at Waimate North were the Rev. William Yate and lay members Richard Davis, George Clarke and James Hamlin.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
Four Square
- New World
- Woolworths
⛽ Fuel
- Waitomo
- Z Kaikohe
Mobil Truckstop
🍽️ Food & drink
- Flo's Cafē
- Cafe Ihaalam
- Thomas's Fish Shop
➕ Medical
- Hospital
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Kaikohe Show Sports Clubs
- Netball
- Kaikohe Golf Club
🏧 ATM & bank
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Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at The Cowshed.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about The Cowshed.
How much does it cost to camp at The Cowshed?
The Cowshed charges a camping fee.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to The Cowshed?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at The Cowshed?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at The Cowshed?
Yes, drinking water is available.
Are there toilets at The Cowshed?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are showers available at The Cowshed?
Yes, showers are available.
Are there electrical hookups at The Cowshed?
Yes, electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at The Cowshed?
No, there's no internet access on site.
Is there an RV dump station at The Cowshed?
No dump station is available.
Is The Cowshed wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it's wheelchair accessible.
When is The Cowshed open?
Listed opening times: Mo-Su 08:00-21:30.
Reviews
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to The Cowshed.
- The Cowshed Camping Site
- Te Corner · Far North District Council
- Two Ponga Park
- Okaihau Rail Stay
- Down to Earth NZ
- Snow's Farm