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Waikawa Campsite

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🏞️ Attractions

Old mill siteAttractions3.2 km · ~8 min driveDirections ↗
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Thompson (709 m)
Thompson (709 m)Summits & peaks

hill in the Tararua Forest Park, New Zealand

4.9 km · ~29 min driveDirections ↗
Otarere (176 m)Summits & peaks8.2 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Ōhau Domain
Ōhau DomainParks & play

Ōhau is a village and semi-rural community in the Horowhenua District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located just south of Levin on State Highway 1. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of Hau" for Ōhau, but an alternative meaning could be "windy place". The former Ohau railway station is located in Ōhau. It operated fr

8.9 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗
Papaitonga Lookout
Papaitonga LookoutAttractions

Lake Papaitonga is located in the Horowhenua, an area of the southern Manawatū-Whanganui region in New Zealand's North Island. Part of the Papaitonga Scenic Reserve, a 135 ha area of forest and wetland, it is the only remaining lake bordered by undisturbed native forest in the Horowhenua region, and contains two populations of endangered native land snails. The traditional home of the Muaūpoko peo

12.3 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Otomuri LookoutAttractions12.6 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗
Greenwood Boulevard Tennis CourtsParks & play13.9 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
Otaki Beach
Otaki BeachBeaches & swimming

Ōtaki Beach is a small settlement in the Kāpiti Coast District of the Wellington Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the South Taranaki Bight north of the mouth of Ōtaki River, and south of the mouth of the Waitohu Stream 4.0 kilometres northwest of Ōtaki. A cairn opposite 224 Marine Parade commemorates the shipwrecks of Felixstowe, a barque, and City of Auckland, a full-rigged

17.4 km · ~24 min driveDirections ↗

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How much does it cost to camp at Waikawa Campsite?

Waikawa Campsite is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for Waikawa Campsite?

No — it's first-come, first-served.

Are there toilets at Waikawa Campsite?

Yes, toilets are available on site.

Are dogs allowed at Waikawa Campsite?

Yes, dogs are allowed.

Who runs Waikawa Campsite?

Waikawa Campsite is operated by Department of Conservation.

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