Basic grassed campground situated between dune wetlands and coastal cliffs. You'll pass several small and larger caves on your way to the campground.
Alerts
Help protect our kauri trees
We have closed large sections of the Waitākere Ranges 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. For more information see Protect our kauri trees.
Closed until 1 November 2020 to help prevent the spread of kauri dieback
You cannot use the campground while it is closed. This campground can only be accessed by foot when it's open.
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Cave campsite - Entrance to the campsite.
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Cave campsite - Cave at the campsite.
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Cave campsite - View of the campsite area.
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Whatipu Road, Huia
Directions and access
Park at the Whatipu carpark and walk 20 minute to the end of the Whatipu Caves Track (ends at the campground).
See more about
Whatipu, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
access information.
Closed for bookings.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
20
Maximum stay
7 nights
Check-in time
11am
Check-out time
11am
Adult
$9.00 (GST inclusive)
Child
$4.50 (GST inclusive)
Infant
$0.00
Closed for bookings.
Amenities
Water
No drinking water available. You must take water from the Whatipu carpark - boil water for at least three minutes before using.
Power supply
No power supply.
Toilets and bathrooms
One composting toilet.
Rules
Animals
Dogs are prohibited at all times.
Cleaning
Your campsite must be clean and tidy during your stay, and when you leave.
Rubbish
No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Overnight vehicles and tents
You may stay in tents only.
No vehicle access.
Fires
Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Map of Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Report a problem
Report a non-urgent problem at www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/report-it. Call our regional parks team on 09 366 2000 to report an urgent problem. Email general enquiries and feedback to regionalparks@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
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