Camp Waipu Cove is right on the foreshore as you can see. Within the camp are 140 powered sites and 32 non powered sites, these are well lit at night. Throughout the camp modern amenities blocks have heaps of hot water, spacious and airy ablutions with metered showers, nice kitchens, dining areas and laundries which are well-equipped with automatic machines. There is an all weather TV room, adventure play equipment, trampolines, a boat ramp and a medical facility are available in summer. Wi-fi (additional cost) and a dump station are available too. No animals here please. Your hosts are Anton and Lucy. Power sites are from $22 for 1 adult, and non-power from $20. Seasonal rates apply. Site rates are $44 peak (unpowered) for 2 adults, $38 shoulder, and $34 winter. Follow us on Facebook.

Only 400 metres off the main road, down an avenue of citrus trees, is this
superb holiday park. A large proportion of the park is owner occupied.
There are some available sites for casuals dotted around but a cluster of prime
riverside sights have been set aside for the holidaymaker. Gaze across the
well-kept lawns to the tidal estuary with farmland in the distance. A spic and
span central ablutions block is nicely tiled, has metered showers and includes
a disability suite. The roomy kitchen/dining has ovens, cooktops, microwaves
and instant boiling water but you need to provide your own cutlery, pots and plates. Alongside is a large lounge and an exchange library opening to a
recreation room with pool table, darts and table tennis. The laundry is wellequipped
and has an iron. There is a central play area for the children including
a trampoline. Dump station for guests only. There is a filleting bench, but ALL
fish waste MUST be removed from the park. The 2hr return walk beside the
tidal river to the sea will give your legs a good stretch. All sites are from $18
per adult, children $9. Seasonal rates apply.

Pay a visit to the Marine Reserve at Goat Island; explore the waters with
friendly, colourful fish. Just up the road from the beach there is a farm/camping
spot that enjoys sea views and caters for families, with a playground and lots
of areas to explore. There are a number of level camping areas, though only
8 sites with power. The main building houses a fully catered kitchen with all
utensils and other facilities, a lounge with TV and a pool table, tidy ablutions
with free hot showers and a porch laundry. The outside dining and BBQ area
are open to the elements. Here you can gather around the bonfire in the
evening.  Dive gear can be hired. All sites are from $18
to $25 per person. Seasonal rates apply.

**** This campervan park has closed ****

This comfortable camp is in the centre of town, just off the main street and
a very short walk to the adjacent shops and restaurants. There is a camp
kitchen with stove, sink, microwave, and all necessary pots, pans, cutlery and crockery. Some powered sites have private en-suites if required ($20 per adult) or there are spotless disabled friendly shower rooms with basin and toilet. All sites have fresh water and there is a dump station. There are 20 sites, 18 powered ($15 per adult) and non- powered sites ($12 per adult) Ray, Lucy and Paul are your hosts.

Note: This campground is now open for bookings.

Arapohue Bush Camp Trust runs the Reading for Rascals programme at Windy Ridge Boys Farm, Warkworth.

It is an alternative programme run by Graham and Joan Crawshaw for boys struggling to achieve literacy in the traditional school environment.

The couple opened their first camp in 1962 on the family farm near Dargaville and have been working with underprivileged children ever since.

Situated one hour south of Dargaville on the Pouto Peninsular is this working
farm set in a remote location. Campsites are either side of the estuary at
Sheehans Creek. There is no power, or shops, so come well prepared. The
toilets are of the long drop variety and the camp is rustic, but If you wish for
quiet and solitude this is the place to come. Activities include: fishing off the
beach, setting the net for bait and flounders, watching the varied bird life in and
around the creek. From here you can visit the fresh water lakes on the sand
dunes, tramp several different routes or visit the historic lighthouse. Please
phone before coming. Tariff $15 per head per night. Your hosts are Logan
Forrest and Joyce Melville.

Discover Baylys Beach just north of Dargaville. This magnificent mega-beach stretches as far as the eye can see. Although the camp is not beachside, it has pleasant level lawn sites with large perimeter trees. Camping is on 22 sites with power; some have hard stands. Tent space is plentiful. The kitchen is large, with plenty of eating areas both inside and out, and cooking by hot plates, and microwave. A fridge/freezer is provided. A BBQ pavilion has a gas BBQs and a sink. Children have a playground. The ablutions are very clean with good free showers, towel, liquid soap and hand dryers at the basins. The laundry has automatic washing and drying equipment. Nearby is 7 day shopping with two shops, a licensed caf_ and a licensed general store, or visit the Funky Fish. You can hire golf clubs at the camp and there is a dump station for paying guests only. Your hosts, Trish and Mark Rolfe will tell you about Waipoua Kauri Forest trips, and horse treks. Hire a quad bike and see more of the beach. All sites are $18 per adult, $10 per child and the camp is pet friendly.

Number of tent sites - 20 (including twelve powered sites) Camp beside a small but beautiful kauri stand. There are many walking tracks nearby. Night time guided walks to see kiwi and glow worms are available