Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve
Key facts
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Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- No drinking water on site — bring enough for your whole stay.
Location
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What’s nearby
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🏞️ Attractions
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locality in Whangarei District, Northland Region, New Zealand

museum in Waipu, New Zealand
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Ruakākā is a small town on Bream Bay, in Whangarei District in the north of New Zealand, around 30 kilometres south of central Whangārei. Originally a small beachside community, Ruakākā saw development in the 1980s due to expansion of nearby Marsden Point, New Zealand's sole oil refinery. A recently established timber processing plant at Marsden Point has further stimulated growth.

clothing-optional beach in New Zealand
hill in New Zealand
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Oasis Store
Four Square
- Caledonia Dairy
⛽ Fuel
- GAS
- G.A.S.
Caltex Oakleigh Service Station
🍽️ Food & drink
- Italian Cafe
- FEOH
- Food45 Cafe
➕ Medical
- Waipu Medical Centre
- Waipu Pharmacy
- Bream Bay Medical Centre
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Swimming pool
- Sports
- Tennis
🏧 ATM & bank
ATM
ANZ
Westpac
Weather
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Good to know
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How much does it cost to camp at Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve?
Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve is free to camp at.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve?
Yes, caravans and RVs are welcome.
Can I pitch a tent at Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve?
No — bring your own drinking water.
Are there toilets at Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve?
Yes, toilets are available on site.
Are there electrical hookups at Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve?
No electrical hookups are available.
Is there WiFi at Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve?
Yes, internet access is available (WiFi).
How many sites does Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve have?
Waipū Caves Scenic Preserve has around 20 pitches.
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