A great spot to ‘fritter’ away some time, this simple little holiday camp is on a
terrace above the beach and picturesque Mokau River mouth. You’ll find cosy
camping at the rear of the café on 20 immaculate, level, lawn sites - all enclosed
with sheltering trees. Your hosts at the Inn sell groceries, cabinet food and meals.
Some postal facilities are also available. The camp kitchen is roomy with plenty
of appliances, some cookware and crockery. A pleasant TV lounge has a stash of
reading material. Clean showers and toilets include a disabled access unit and
the laundry facilities have coin-operated washing machines. Hosts are Clare and
Dave. A powered site will cost $15 per person per night. Non powered sites
$10 per person.

Midway between Taumarunui and Stratford lies what the locals like to refer to
as the republic of Whangamomona (declared in 1988). The village is in the
remote heart of the Forgotten World Highway and has recently become a
destination for tourist travelling in modern railway carts on the old Stratford - Ohahukura
line. This simple campsite is in the old school grounds, with
camping on a paddock with a dividing hedge and some perimeter shade trees.
Being such a small place, the camp is close to the action (i.e. the village hotel!)
An old kitchen and laundry are provided. Please cash only.

Turn off SHwy 4, just south of Owhango, into Oio Road. Part of the road is
winding and unsealed. This is a large, grassy site beside the Whanganui River.
Toilets, cold water tap and BBQ are provided.

Number of tent sites - 36. This is a large, flat, grassy site beside the river, and a good starting or mid point stop if undertaking the River Journey. There is a 10 bunk bunkroom and boat access nearby the campsite.

An 8 km drive through coastal dairy country from SHwy 3 at Waverly leads to
this pleasant rustic camp just over the dunes from the beach. Local attractions nearby are ‘Cave Rock’ and fishing. The 28 powered sites are on a grassy paddock edged with flaxes, leaving plenty of room for tents. To the rear of the camp is a great playground for the kids. The main building includes a
serviceable kitchen and a simple recreation/dining hall and there are outdoor wood BBQs. The older-style ablutions are tidy and kept locked when there are no guests.

The code to access facilities can be obtained from the Waverley LibraryPlus office 9 - 5 Monday to Friday and Saturdays 9.30am - 12pm where camp fees are also paid. $15 per night per powered site or $10 for tents (this covers 2 adults and 2 children on a site).

Turn off SH3 onto Pukearuhe Road, and travel 6kms to Beach Road to find
this beachside retreat including a seasonal cafe with lovely outdoor area, a 6
hole golf course, a tennis court, a large recreation room with pool table, table
tennis Clean communal kitchen and toilets, and a laundry. Explore nearby
White Cliffs Walkway, go fishing or swim in the ocean. There are 12 hedged,
sheltered grass camping sites. . New Camp Managers are Margie and Brett .
All camping sites are $20 per person per night, $10 per child.  Bookings are
needed prior to arrival.

New Zealand the way it was. Situated on Nukumaru Parade, Waitotara beach. Toilets and children’s playground. Right on the beachfront.  Long beach walks, fishing, boat access. Maximum stay is 50 days. Room for motorhomes, various unpowered sites. Instructions on using this campground can be found at the entrance.  Fees apply at $16 per site per night.

Just north of Urenui, look for the blue TransitNZ camp signs to the wellmanicured
seaside holiday village that marks the entrance to this camp. Right
beside the golf course and Urenui River mouth, this is a busy park with a choice
of attractive sites, some by the water’s edge, 133 with power and 30 or so for
tents. There’s a great playground for the kids, or enjoy the natural beauty of
the river and ocean. Takeaways are available at the on-site general store selling
all the necessary supplies. The two amenities blocks are simple but clean, with
key access to the showers. The kitchens offer a range of cooking options and
fridge/freezers and the laundries are well equipped. No dogs please. Your
hosts are Ian and Teresa Hayston. Tent sites are $44 for two adults and on
powered sites are $42 for two adults.

On the historic Forgotten World Highway between Stratford and Taumarunui,
some 43 km inland of Stratford, is this outdoor adventure centre sited on what
was an old forestry camp. The camp is open for casual travellers depending
on whether there are school parties in residence, so it is wise to phone ahead
and check availability. Camping is in a wooded setting with a cluster of prime
sites near the road, including 16 with power. A modern amenities building has
a commercial kitchen, dining hall, lounge and laundry. Laundry costs $5 per
day. Two blocks of good ablutions are provided. Your hosts are Michelle and Jamie.
Prices are per person, tent and unpowered camper van $12.  Eftpos facility on site NO VISA

Facilities include free BBQ, laundry, obstacle course, flying fox, wet slide and firepit.

Rates:

Present rates per person per night are:

Unpowered Sites
$13 per person per night

Powered Sites
$16 per person per night

Educational Groups – Schools
$20 per person per night

Educational Groups – Community Youth
$20 per person per night

Casual/Social/Sports/Club Groups
$25 per person per night

Casual Users – Cottage/TET Block
$30 per person per night, minimum charge $100 per night.

Escape to this. unsophisticated retreat located between Okaiawa and Kapuni,
around 12 km from SHwy 3 via Normanby. The historic site dating back to the
Taranaki land wars. Camping is on sheltered, wide-open grounds surrounded
by thick plantings. There are no powered sites. There is a token kitchen with
sink. Outside you will find picnic tables and children’s play equipment. A large
open porch with benches serves as a dining area. There are 3 toilets (one with
disabled access) and no showers. All services are somewhat “rustic”. Cold
water is on tap but no hot water. Gates may be locked at dusk. Fees of $5
per site per night should be paid to PO Box 902, Hawera 1640.

A polished park that has beautifully-tended flower gardens and many homely touches! Use the camp as your base to explore the Forgotten World Highway. Try the scenic walkway from the camp to the rhododendron dell. Or the short walk to the local pool and cafes. Around the perimeter, high hedges shelter the grounds and you'll find 30 powered sites, most in private individually hedged bays with their own outdoor seats. Tenters have another 40 or so sites to choose from. There is an updated kitchen with all the necessary equipment and an adjoining cosy TV lounge/dining area. A paved outdoor patio has a BBQ and dining area, or you can relax in the spa pool. The smart ablutions have plenty of hot water and all the extras. A well-equipped laundry and dump point are provided. Internet access and bike hire also available. Pets are welcome. Sites are $16 to $20 per person.