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Schischka campground at Wenderholm Regional Park
This all modes and vehicle-based campground is a large open area alongside the Puhoi River Estuary. It is surrounded by plantings that split the campground into smaller camping bays. Pōhutukawa trees are scattered throughout the campground.
The Wenderholm Beach is approximately 1.5 km by road from the campground.
Schischka campground - View of the camping area.
37 Schischka Road, Waiwera
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.
Go through main park entrance, turn left at the campground automatic gate and follow the signs to the campground - approximately 750 meters on the right.
You will need a combination code to open the access gate - we will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation.
The campground and the park are not accessible after park main gate closing times. The combination codes will not open the main park entrance gate.
Visit Wenderholm Regional Park for more access information.
Availability and prices
Maximum number of people
160Maximum stay
7 nights (18 October to 1 June).
Closed for winter (2 June to 17 October).Check-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 50 people.
Find out about booking changes and cancellations, and booking if you are under 18, on How to book accommodation.
Amenities
Drinking water is from a town supply and is safe to drink. Taps are located around the campground.
No power supply.
One central unisex toilet block with seven individual cubicles. One of the cubicles is wheelchair friendly.
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.
There are labelled Molok recycle and general rubbish containers just outside the entrance to the main camping area.
Only put recyclable items into the recycling container as sign-posted. Dispose of all food waste in the worm container.You may stay in a tent, campermatic/pop top camper and all purpose-built vehicle, motorhome, campervan, caravan, 5th wheeler or bus.
You may not stay in portacoms or containers dwellings.Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Wenderholm Regional Park
Situated at the mouth of the Puhoi River with mainland coastal forest.