Waikawa Campsite
Waikawa Campsite
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Diverse vegetation surrounds the campsite. Watch for fantails, tui, bellbird, whitehead, riflemen and kakariki. There are short walks, day trips and tramps nearby
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JT
Ranking: 7/10
the little dump toilet was horrible. uneven surface but a lot of space and a good place for one night. take a bath in the river if you want to.
QueeenBeee
Ranking: 4/10
This is a free campsite, but don't expect too much.. Although it is in nature, the facilities are not so great. Water supply is only from a river, but the toilets are much worse. Even though there are 4 of them, only one was opened and that was really something - everyone rather went to the woods... The only plus was the short walk you can take before going to bed.
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Jeyeol Rhyu
Ranking: 10/10
한적하고 조용한 캠핑장. 화장실이 깔끔하게 유지되고 있습니다. 아침 산책로도 잘 안내되어 있습니다. 화장실 근처에 3G가 터진다는 안내가 있네요
Nad 05-66
Ranking: 7/10
Beautifull place but the toilets are not so clean !
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Jacqui Hutchins
Ranking: 7/10
The long drop is still there but out of use. There are now well maintained portaloos with not a singke sandfly in them.
Isabel van Megen
Ranking: 7/10
It is a beautiful spot right within nature. There is plenty of room for vans, tents and larger motorhomes. Only negative is the little dump toilet. It really should be renewed and is just nasty.
Apart from that it is a great spot and a good starting point for some walks and hikes as well
Amy Lord
Ranking: 5/10
It was near the river but the toilet was horrible! It smelled, didn’t have toilet paper, lots of spiders and only one onsite. The trash was overflowing and the campgrounds smelled. It was worth the price...free!
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Lizzy Cobeldick
Ranking: 7/10
Really pretty area and nice areas to walk around and nice to hear the river. Had a cool shelter with fire pit. Someone had ripped up the grass so was muddy and could not camp in a lot of the grounds and the long drops were pretty gross. We would still stay here again.
Kirsty Brewin
Ranking: 10/10
Nice little campground amongst the birds and the trees. Drop loo problem seems to have been sorted -it was nice and clean and even had toilet paper. Would happily camp there again.
Sheila Webb
Ranking: 9/10
Fabulous walks in the area.
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Rhea Welsh-Hussain
Ranking: 7/10
Really pretty DOC campground but the drop loo was terrible. There was also a cat (from a caravan) that kept trying to get or food! Also a few sand flies, but the stunning waterhole made up for it all.
Tatiana Rochereau
Ranking: 7/10
DOC basic campsite. Not far from the main road. Easily accessible. So many places. Shelter to cook. Shade. Really cool. Protect and respect nature !
Loic JOURNET
Ranking: 8/10
Grand espace de verdure proche d'une rivière avec des gouilles pour se baigner
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