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A freestanding Basic Unit is an affordable choice for those who would rather not have to pack tents and other camping equipment for their holiday.
A freestanding Basic Unit is an affordable choice for those who would rather not have to pack tents and other camping equipment for their holiday.
All our camp sites including our few powered hard-sites are but a short walk to the clean, spacious amenities
Our free-standing chalets are an ideal accommodation choice for families.
Kitchen Cabins have a living/dining area design. Kitchen Cabin guests use the park ablution and laundry facilities – all just a very short stroll from your accommodation.
We have Two x Two Bedroom Park Motels to choose from. They all have an open plan living/dining area with a kitchenette.
Kitchen Cabins are an open plan living/dining design. Kitchen Cabin guests use the park ablution and laundry facilities – all just a very short stroll from your accommodation.
One Bedroom Park Motels have an open plan living/dining area with a kitchenette.
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Located in the beautiful Far North, on the Karikari Peninsula, only a 35 minute drive from 90 Mile Beach is Whatuwhiwhi Holiday Park - a true fishing paradise and a place where you can really escape and relax.
Set overlooking Doubtless Bay and adjacent to the shores of Perihipe Beach, Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park offers great Doubtless Bay camping accommodation, legendary fishing, easy boat launching, safe swimming and plenty of relaxation for your enjoyment. It is truly a gem in paradise where you can throw off the stresses of the world and unwind.
We have an excellent range of Northland holiday park accommodation at Whatuwhiwhi, whether you want a romantic escape with your partner, a trip away with family or friends, of if you're a larger group - we'll have something to suit you.
We're the closest Top 10 Holiday Park to 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga, if you want to explore these amazing New Zealand locations, let us know, we'd be happy to help arrange your coach tour. Whatuwhiwhi Holiday Park is also located only 2km from Carrington's world class golf course and Karikari Estate Winery.
Our holiday park is but a stone’s throw (a 2 minute stroll!) from the stunningly beautiful Perehipe beach – you can even take in the blue water views from some of your accommodation. We're the gateway to the Far North so book your holiday park accommodation with us and we guarantee you will leave Refreshed, Rejuvenated & Revived’.
The waters surrounding Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park are a fisherman’s (or woman’s!) paradise, offering some of New Zealand’s best game, deep sea and land-based fishing. Most of the world records for striped marlin of varying classes have been established off the tip of the Karikari Peninsula. We are also a certified dive fill station.
Whatuwhiwhi is proud to be part of the Top 10 group of Holiday Parks – a group which enjoys an outstanding reputation for quality holiday park accommodation, excellent service, full guest facilities and great holidays! We look forward to welcoming you here to our little slice of paradise on earth.
You'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to deciding what to do in this spectacular region - and if you're looking for something to do, there is always something on, especially fishing in March, there is the annual Taipa Tavern Marlin Classic and The Annual Snappa Bonanza Fishing Competition 90 mile beach, and if you're looking for Karikari accommodation, you'll find what you're looking for at Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday Park.
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Whatuwhiwhi Top 10 Holiday ParkCommercial organisation |
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North Island ▷ Northland ▷ Kaitaia |
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Operating Season And Hours |
Off Season 7th February 2019 to 19th December 2019-8.30 am to 5.30-6.30pm
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Premium Camping Top quality facilities, powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. $20 per person in the low season,Our sites are $40 low season to $45 for in the summer season $65 peak season, for two persons. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Payment Requirement |
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Payment RequirementIs there a cost for this experience or is it free? Paid access/participation The experience costs money to access or take part in. |
Dump Station |
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Dump StationDump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station? Dump station available There is a dump station available at this location for the safe emptying and disposal of waste water from recreational vehicles. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Must be pre booked during Peak Season, December 20th to January 20th |
Powered Sites |
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Powered SitesDoes this establishment have powered sites? Powered sites available This campsite offers powered sites to hook into an electricity supply. 40 |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. 5th wheelers and buses welcome (40ft) |
Cabins |
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CabinsDoes this holiday park have a cabin (no kitchen or en suite)? Cabins available This location offers cabins for rental accommodation. |
Cabin with Kitchen |
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Cabin with KitchenDoes this holiday park have cabins with a kitchen? Cabins with kitchen available This location offers cabins with a kitchen for rental accommodation. We have 2 Kitchen cabins sleeping 4 per cabin, |
En Suite Units |
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En Suite UnitsDoes this holiday park have units with an en suite? En-suite units available This location offers en-suite units for rental accommodation. full ablution area, showers, toilets, laundries, kitchen, BBQ |
Self Contained Units |
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Self Contained UnitsDoes this holiday park have self contained units? Self-contained units available This location offers self-contained units for rental accommodation. We have Chalets that sleep up to 4 people and a Family Studio Unit. sleeping up to 5 people |
Park Motels |
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Park MotelsDoes this holiday park have park motels? Park motels available This location offers park motels for rental accommodation. 1Bedroom and 2 bedroom Motel units, and 1 and 2 bedroom Villas. |
On Site Caravans |
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On Site CaravansDoes this holiday park offer on-site caravans as accommodation? No on-site caravans This location does not offer on-site caravans for rental accommodation. |
Non-powered Sites |
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Non-powered SitesDoes this holiday park offer non-powered sites? Non-powered sites available This site offers non-powered camp sites. |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. Only on Powered/non powered sites (NOT IN UNITS) ONLY from 1 February to 30 November, Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and be under owners control |
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Conference FacilitiesDoes this establishment offer conference facilities? No conference facilities This establishment does not offer conference facilities. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. |
WiFi Internet |
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WiFi InternetWhat type of WiFi internet access is available? Free Customer WiFi There is free WiFi internet access available for paying customers only. 100mgs free. You may purchase more if you wish. |
Campfire Rules |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. |
Local Ownership |
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Local OwnershipHow locally owned and operated is this business? Internationally owned franchise An international business that is owned by overseas interests. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Customer toilet There are toilet facilities available to the paying customers only. There are public toilets at front of campground |
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Rubbish DisposalWhat facilities are provided for the disposal of household rubbish? Trash (large bags) This location provides the facility to dispose of large bags of household rubbish. Mixed Recycling (plastic, cans, glass) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable household items. Generally this includes small plastic, glass and metal items. Glass Recycling This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable glass items. Paper Recycling (paper, card) This location provides the facility to dispose of recyclable paper and cardboard items. Compost (organic waste) This location provides the facility to dispose of biodegradable household rubbish so that it can be composted and recycled as organic compost. Generally this includes kitchen scraps such as vegetables, fruits and meats. |
✓ Clean facilities
✓ Friendly staff
✓ Good amenities
✓ Hot showers
✓ Nice kitchen
𐄂 Non-powered sites pricey
𐄂 Average weather during stay
Nice place, near the water, very calm.
Ammenities good.
Beautiful location and campground.
Great place super friendly staff.
beautiful remote place by a nice beach.
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4.0/5
32$ per person a night for non powered - Waitangi weekend
Reviewed 10 months ago
Customer
4.0/5
All the things you need in a top 10.
Wifi hot showers and a nice kitchen. Weather was average for us but that's out of our control. Could imagine it's nice in summer. Friendly staff.
Reviewed about 3 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Great place super friendly staff.
We stayed one night and it was perfect for us and the kids. Good pricing and facilities were clean.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Make sure your poo tank is empty, no dump station on site.
Bring clean water. Bore water is quite cloudy. We found slugs in the tap each day.
WiFi not much use on our sites, 17 & 18
$40.50 per night at NZMCA discounted rate
Reviewed about 4 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Nice park, near the beach.
Plenty of sites to choose from.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
Hi Thanks for your review, quiet during off season but fishing is still great.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.0/5
14May14, 2 nights, $42 per night, 2 of us (50's).
Nice quiet campsite. Good, clean facilities. Close to the beach. Big eels in the stream!
Would go again.
Reviewed over 10 years ago
Customer
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and do hope you visit us again.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.5/5
You feel like home, it is really clean.
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2011
Customer
Awesome, glad you felt at home here.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.5/5
In sheltered bay with lovely lawn & treed setting.
Great staff. Full variety of modern facilities, all functional & clean. Pricey though: for campervan site, with power, $50. Internet extra, that was another $7.
Reviewed over 10 years ago
Customer
We are very proud of our park, gardens and facilities, our staff take a pride in there work and enjoy meeting guests from all over the world who stay with us. Happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.0/5
32$ per person a night for non powered - Waitangi weekend
Reviewed 10 months ago
Customer
4.0/5
All the things you need in a top 10.
Wifi hot showers and a nice kitchen. Weather was average for us but that's out of our control. Could imagine it's nice in summer. Friendly staff.
Reviewed about 3 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Make sure your poo tank is empty, no dump station on site.
Bring clean water. Bore water is quite cloudy. We found slugs in the tap each day.
WiFi not much use on our sites, 17 & 18
$40.50 per night at NZMCA discounted rate
Reviewed about 4 years ago
Customer
4.0/5
Great place super friendly staff.
We stayed one night and it was perfect for us and the kids. Good pricing and facilities were clean.
Reviewed about 4 years ago
Customer
2.5/5
Our stay was for only one night, would not go back again as we felt a bit remote.
The receptionist not the most friendly person, and so many rules and regulations with the do and dont’s. You have to wait at the barrier for someone to notice you before you can get in. Otherwise the place clean and tidy and a nice bbq area.
Reviewed over 4 years ago
Customer
3.5/5
Nice park, near the beach.
Plenty of sites to choose from.
Reviewed over 5 years ago
Customer
Hi Thanks for your review, quiet during off season but fishing is still great.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
3.0/5
We arrived here in the dark in September 2015.
Hi Folks,
The place was quite remote and not much vans were around. We had a very lonesome place to stay. The Holiday park is right on the beach, were a stroll is quite nice, but not very fancy. the staff was friendly and the place clean. A good and clean gas grill was available. The playground was not very good and quite worn. But other than that a good and basic campground. Expensive as you would expect from a Top Ten Holiday Park.
Cheers
Reviewed about 8 years ago and experienced in September 2015
September is the Off Season in NZ and always a very quite time especially situated where we are. The playground is currently being replaced. We do not think we are expensive.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
1.5/5
Verry dissapointing.
Expensive en our place was next to the fish clearing place . Most nz quests.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago
Customer
I am confused as we have no cabins or sites next to fish filleting area
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.0/5
14May14, 2 nights, $42 per night, 2 of us (50's).
Nice quiet campsite. Good, clean facilities. Close to the beach. Big eels in the stream!
Would go again.
Reviewed over 10 years ago
Customer
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and do hope you visit us again.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.5/5
In sheltered bay with lovely lawn & treed setting.
Great staff. Full variety of modern facilities, all functional & clean. Pricey though: for campervan site, with power, $50. Internet extra, that was another $7.
Reviewed over 10 years ago
Customer
We are very proud of our park, gardens and facilities, our staff take a pride in there work and enjoy meeting guests from all over the world who stay with us. Happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
2.5/5
Stayed her for a night in May.
Very clean and tidy with all facilities, opposite nice beach, which one can only get a slight glimpse of. I thought $42 for two was expensive though for a couple in May, but Top 10's are a bit "overpriced."
Reviewed over 11 years ago
Customer
Glad you enjoyed our park and facilities, we do not think we are expensive as there are no extra charges apart from the laundry.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.5/5
You feel like home, it is really clean.
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2011
Customer
Awesome, glad you felt at home here.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
1.5/5
Expensive campground.
Reviewed about 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012
Customer
We do not think we are expensive.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
3.0/5
Too expensive and there are no possibilities to purchase any food etc.
Nice area at a very beautiful beach and very quiet.
Reviewed over 12 years ago and experienced in February 2012
Customer
We do have a small shop on-site that sells basic food items and there is a General store less than 2 kilometres away. The Carrington Resort is open to casual diners as is the Karikari winery in the summer months.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.0/5
Very clean ammenities, secure places, price is okay, sometimes too small a number of showers/toilets.
Reviewed almost 13 years ago and experienced in November 2011
Customer
Glad you enjoyed our amenities, we have reduced our number of sites so showers and toilets cope much better now.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.5/5
beautiful remote place by a nice beach.
Clean site with nice sheltered BBQ/eating area.
Reviewed about 13 years ago
Customer
Our park is off the beaten track but we think that adds to its charm, great place to get away from it all and relax and enjoy our beautiful beaches and park.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
3.5/5
Ammenities good.
The most expensive we have stayed at so far. Nothing extra for the price.
Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011
Customer
Glad you enjoyed our amenities. We do not think we are expensive.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
4.0/5
Beautiful location and campground.
Nice beach on the other side of the road.
Reviewed over 13 years ago
Customer
Thank you, we agree it is a superb location and great wee park with good sized sites.
Sally Shirkie
Representative
The park is quiet peaceful apart from peak period when we are full. Very close to a number of great beaches
Sally Shirkie
Representative
2.5/5
Good campsite but very overpriced in summer season (~$64/night)
Reviewed over 13 years ago
Customer
4.5/5
We turned up unplanned and found a very warm welcome.
The site is clean, well provided with excellent facilities and really well-placed for the beach. It was a few bucks dearer than others we'd used, but well worth it. Staff were freindly and helpful, especially Maurice who kindly gave us a lift back from the shop / pub which are a good 30 mins walk away. Will definitely use again next time we're in that part of the world. The fresh herb garden in the BBQ area is ace!
Reviewed over 14 years ago
Customer
5.0/5
Excellent facilities, very friendly owners, lovely location.
Reviewed over 14 years ago and experienced in April 2009
Customer
2.5/5
The campsite itself is very nice.
We stayed in a cabin. However after booking in, we found that there was a large extended family group there who seemed to spend all their time drinking and leaving the children to run wild. It ended with us being attacked and abused by a large group of these people. We had been watching tv when 2 young boys came in and started playing around and making a racket. We politely asked them to be quiet as we were watching a film. Some half hour later, a group of adults (obviously the worse for drink) came in and started shouting at us. There was no sign of the site owners and no way of contacting them from the domestic area we were in. It was very unpleasant. It was only afterwards we were able to leave the kitchen/tv area and find the owners. Nothing was done. We would not recommend anyone to stay at any camping ground where there are large groups booked in.
Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in March 2008
Customer