Location) 75 Gordons Road, Waiheke Island, 1971
Website) Poukaraka Flats Campground Auckland Council Website Campsite Booking
Website) Poukaraka Flats Campground Self contained Vehicle booking
BBQ) Yes
Campsite) Flat
Parking) Yes
Wheelchair Access) Limited
Category) Campground
Toilet) Yes
Overview
Poukaraka Flats is a large, flat, sheltered, vehicle-accessible campground set back from beautiful Whakanewha Bay located in the Whakanewha Regional Park.
It is set upon a quiet child-friendly beach called Whakanewha bay which is home to many birds and a perfect spot to relax kick your shoes off and breath in that fresh ocean air.
Whakanewha regional park, it is owned and looked after by the Auckland Council, The regional park extends from the ridge line towards Rocky Bay / Whakanewha Bay, and includes the catchments of three streams which flow into the bay. The site became a regional park in 1994 and was officially opened in 2007.
Camping areas are sheltered by native plantings helping ensure any bird watchers get tent side viewing.
At the campsite there’s a communal gas BBQ, flushable toilets, Cold showers and drinkable (potable) water.
Animals/Pets and Fires are prohibited at this campsite and bay. There are also no rubbish bins so please take your rubbish away with you and keep your campsite tidy.
2025 Update
Most things seem the same, just the price of a Adult has gone up 50 cents from $17.50 to $18. This is similar to Matiatia parking going up 50 cents.
Availability
- Maximum number of people – 80
- Maximum stay -7 nights
- Check-in time – 11am
- Check-out time – 11am
Costs
- Adult -$18.00 (GST inclusive)
- Child -$7.00 (GST inclusive)
- Infant -$0.00
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
Pedestrians have 24hr access
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.
It is important to note that for health and safety reasons, bookings for groups of people aged 15 years and under are not allowed without appropriate supervision. You will also need consent to make a campground booking when your group is aged between 16 and 17 years.
Campground Amenities
- Toilet: Flush toilets
- Bathroom: Cold showers
- Kitchen Facilities: Free gas BBQ available to campers for use when staying at the campground.
- Water: Potable water available
- Rubbish: All our regional parks are rubbish free. Whether you call it rubbish, trash or garbage, please bag it all up and recycle it or throw it away when you return home
- Power: No Power supply
Campground Rules
Animals – Dogs, other animals and pets 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.
Fires – Fires prohibited at all times.
Self Contained Campervan/Motorhome overnight parking
Designated parking area for NZS5465 certified self-contained (CSC) campervan or motorhome only located in the main car park. Maximum of one vehicle per booking.
CSC vehicles can stay for one night in this designated parking area.
Availability and prices
- Maximum number of vehicles – 5
- Maximum stay -1 night
- Check-in time -11am
- Check-out time-11am
- $17.50 (GST inclusive)
Self Contained Campers Amenities
- Water -No water available – vehicles must be self-contained.
- Power supply -No power supply.
- Toilets and bathrooms -No toilets as vehicles must be self-contained.
Key Access Points
From Gordons Road
Gordons Road is the only road access available to get to Poukaraka Flats Campground. It is a long stretch of road that is entered via O’brien road opposite the Dirt Track, follow this stretch of road. 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 – They will send you the combination code with your booking confirmation.
Walk ways
- Nikau Track -150 minutes 4 km Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
- Pa Loop Track – 30 minutes, 500 m Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
- Park Walk -150 minutes, 5 km Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs.
Wheel Chair
- Mobility access (partial) – For special access provisions contact them on 09 301 0101.
- Toilets – There is one male and one female wheelchair accessible toilet.
Well Known For
- Camping
- Picnics
- Bird Wildlife – Nesting
- Birdwatching/Photography
- No Dogs
- No Fires
- Weddings
Bird Life
- Native Birds – Kereru (wood Pigeon), tui, fantail, silver eye and grey warbler
- Other Species – Shining cuckoo, harriers, morepork , red crowned parakeet
- Wetland Birds – Banded rail and spotless crake
- Coastal Birds – White faced heron, paradise shelduck, grey duck, South Island pied oyster catchers, pied stilt, spur winger plover, eastern bar tailed godwit and Caspian tern. Also the oyster catcher, New Zealand Dotterel, blue reef heron, kingfishers, black pied and little shags and white fronted terns.
Hire Beach Gear
If you need beach items on your stay at Waiheke, there is a local hire shop called Gear Grab, they have a range of beach items, like sea scooters, metal detectors, beach speakers, sea biscuits, tents, air beds and games starting at a price of $5 for the smaller toys.
Close To Poukaraka Flats campground (Dock Camp)
Gear Grab – Hire speakers, fog machines, sea biscuits, sea scooters, tents, air beds, bubble machines, TVs, laptops, gaming and much more.
Whakanewha bay – Located on the southside of Waiheke, it is a quiet bay but can be busy in peak summer times, it is also the nesting zone for our beautiful NZ Dotterel.
Woodside Bay – A quiet little bay located in the Whakanewha region, It is a little bit of a drive but can be perfect for a quiet picnic away from all the busy Waiheke life.
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