Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Waikari River Mouth Campsite

This is a basic campsite in the Hawke's Bay region. Beside the Waikari River, this grassy campsite is a 10 minute walk to the beach for swimming, fishing and boating.

Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Waikari River area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

I've been there Been there

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10m

-39.16638, 177.08015

Waikari River Mouth Campsite

Campsite Map

Facilities

Boat launching, Non-powered/tent sites, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Boating, Fishing, Swimming

Fees and bookings

Fees

Free. 

More details

Access: Car

Landscape: Rivers and lakes

Dogs: Dogs on a leash only.

Sites: 0 powered, 10 unpowered

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