Half an hour from Hawera, an attractive bush-reserve approach leads to this
beachside camp. Opunake is a traditional holiday spot, with the rest of the
sheltered bay housing the surf club and an artificial surf reef just offshore. Nearby activities include boating, surfcasting, swimming and water skiing.
The grounds are level grass, with 95 powered sites and 10 tent sites in a
ribbon layout. The amenities block has a kitchen with stoves, bench cooktops,
microwaves and fridge/freezers. A TV lounge/dining area has outside dining
under shade sails. There is also a large paddling pool and lots of adventure
play equipment. Supplies are available at the camp shop. Superb toilets/
ablutions include a disabled access suite and there is a laundry an d dump point
provided. No pets here please. Your hosts are Lisa and Jase All sites are
powered $44 for 2 adults, $10 per child. $5 for under 5.

This colourful beachfront camp just north of Mokau township is perched right next to the black sand beach, nicely sheltered by dunes and shrubbery. The camp is traditional style and family friendly., Its river mouth locality offers a choice of freshwater and sea fishing, as well as whitebaiting. Or you can enjoy a long walk on the 3km stretch of beach between Awakino and Mokau Rivers. The camp has over 60 caravan/motor home power sites and 30 tents sites. The well-loved facilities include a bright, but small, kitchen/dining area with TV, which opens to an outdoor dining deck and BBQ. Hotplate or microwave cooking and a fridge/freezer are provided. There is a fish cleaning area for you to prepare your catch. The main ablutions have token-operated showers plus there is an extra toilet block for the far reaches of the camp. A laundry annex at the rear of the main block has automatic washers and a dryer. Plenty of taps means only a short walks to fill up with water. A dump station is available.

Kaupokonui Beach Motor Camp is located on Kaupokonui Heads Road – Off Lower Glenn Road, Manaia.

Kaupokonui is a beautiful unique setting with many original kiwi baches surrounding the campsite and lower reserve. It is a very family friendly place and well worth the trip. The campground boasts recently renovated cabins, 1 cabin sleeps up to 5 and a big family cabin that can sleep up to 7. There are also 26 powered sites and unpowered sites. There is a small shop that opens during the summer that provides basic necessities. Also available; children’s play area, river for swimming and fishing – as well as a safe swimming area in the sea and surf beach.

Please contact the camp managers for current pricing on 0800 274 8577.

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.

There are 20 powered sites and 25 tent sites. Kitchen and dining room, fridge freezers, laundry, toilets & hot showers. Short stroll to beach and river – safe swimming. All facilities included in tariff.

Tariff: 1-2 adults (all sites) $20.00
Extra adult (over 14yrs) $10.00
4 years - 14 years $8.00
Under 4 years free

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.

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.

 A spectacular location, wrapped around the
sheltered Onaero River mouth and surrounded by bush. Its great outdoor
environment, along with limited cellphone coverage, means this is the
ideal spot to get away from it all! Just 11.5km north of Waitara, the
layout of the camp is very user-friendly, with 57 level power sites
and 30 tent sites scattered across well-manicured grounds. The pretty
beach is safe for swimming, has good fishing and whitebaiting and
views out to the offshore drilling rig on the horizon. Three kitchens
mean plenty of room for all and a small shop is onsite for snacks. The
amenities are excellent. The laundries have drying facilities and a
dump point is provided. There is a kids playground. . Your friendly
host is Michelle. You will need to contact the camp for current rates.

Ashley Park is just south of Waitotara, between Patea and Whanganui, is this working farm complex offering a range of experiences for campers. Aside from the picturesque lake, gardens and walks, there is a swimming pool, tennis courts, mini-putt golf, bird aviaries and lots of friendly farm animals who like a scratch! An antique shop and cafe tea-shop invites you to linger. The 24 powered sites are densely hedged with camellias and rhododendrons. Unlimited tent sites are available around the park. The facilities are extensive and include a disabled access suite. A large dining room with log fire adjoins the well-equipped kitchen and you'll find a wood-fired BBQ too. A dump point is provided.

Some 18km north of Whangamomona, turn east into Raekohua Road, (6km of unsealed road) takes you past the Tangarakau ghost town, to an historic backcountry farm experience. The camp is situated above the Tangarakau River in a lush green valley dotted with trees. This spot is very peaceful and definitely _away from it all_, with homegrown Manuka and Rewa honey available to sample or buy There are six powered sites, plus heaps of tent sites. The kitchen has hot plates, small appliances and a dining area. A large deck off the kitchen overlooks the river. Showers, toilets and a laundry are provided. Linen can be hired. Your hosts is Johanna.Power sites are $15 per person.