Camp Waipu Cove Hotel
-36.028839, 174.504264
Overview
4.5-star eco-friendly beachfront holiday park on New Zealand's Best Beach 2025
Accommodation
Camp Waipu Cove offers self-contained cabins with patios and outdoor furniture, plus powered and unpowered campsites. Deluxe bungalows include a fully equipped kitchen, flat-screen TV, and DVD player. Standard bungalows with shared bathroom and one-bedroom self-contained cabins are also available, all within a 2-minute walk of the beachfront.
Amenities & Activities
The campground features three large camp kitchens and shared barbecue facilities for guest use. Recreational facilities include two children's playgrounds, a tennis court, and a bouncy pillow. The property also provides laundry facilities, a shared lounge/TV area, and outdoor chess.
Location
Camp Waipu is located 90 minutes north of Auckland, directly adjacent to the award-winning Waipu Cove Beach. Waipu township, with cafes and a historic museum, is an 8-minute drive away. Nearby attractions include Waipu Caves, Piroa Falls, and the Hen and Chicken Islands for fishing and diving.
Family-Friendly Features
The campground provides dedicated kids' outdoor play equipment and two separate playground areas. A bouncy pillow and tennis court offer additional activities for children and adults. The property also organizes scavenger hunts and coloring competitions during peak seasons.
Sustainability & Recognition
Waipu Cove campground operates as a not-for-profit enterprise, reinvesting revenue into the local community and environment. It holds a 4.5-star eco-friendly rating and won the GOLD Sustainable Tourism Business Award in 2023. The beach was named New Zealand's Best Beach for 2025.
- Beach: New Zealand's Best Beach 2025 - award-winning white sand
- Eco-Rating: 4.5-star eco-friendly certification
- Sustainability: Not-for-profit reinvesting in community & environment
- Award: GOLD Sustainable Tourism Business Award 2023
- Location: 90 minutes north of Auckland
- Family: Two playgrounds, bouncy pillow, scavenger hunts
- Accommodation: Self-contained cabins to unpowered campsites
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
410 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed and 1 Bunk bed
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Heating
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Room size:
475 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed, 1 Single bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Heating
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Room size:
475 sq. feet
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Bed options:1 Queen Size Bed, 1 Single bed and 1 Sofa bed
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Shower
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Heating
Essential information about Camp Waipu Cove Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 101 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 33.7 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Whangarei, WRE |
Location
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