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Poukaraka Flats campground at Whakanewha Regional Park
Large, flat and sheltered vehicle-based campground. It is set back from a beautiful bay and child-friendly beach.
There are many places to explore and you'll get tent-side viewing of the bird life. Park rangers give all visitors a friendly island welcome.
Alert - warning
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
We have closed large sections of our parks to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.
When you visit our parks, you need to clean your footwear and equipment to avoid transferring disease from one area to another.
Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.
Poukaraka Flats campground - View of the campground and beach.
75 Gordons Road, Omiha
Directions and access
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
Drive into the park along Gordons Road and over the hill. The entrance to the campground is at the bottom of the hill and to the right.
You will need a combination code to open the locked access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation.
Visit Whakanewha Regional Park for more access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
80Maximum stay
7 nightsCheck-in time
11amCheck-out time
11amAdult
$18.00 (GST inclusive)
Child
$7.00 (GST inclusive)
Infant
$0.00 (GST inclusive)
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Booking information
Bookings can only be made six months in advance for campgrounds. Availability refreshes at midnight daily.
From 17 December to 31 January: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 10 people.
From 1 February to 16 December: group bookings are limited to a maximum of 40 people.
Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.
Amenities
Drinkable (potable) water available.
No power supply.
Free gas barbecue available to campers for use when staying at the campground.
Cold showers and a flush toilet on site.
Rules
Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all times.
Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.
No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Whakanewha Regional Park
Situated on the southern coast of Waiheke Island offering sheltered swimming on a long, sweeping beach.