CampgroundHidden gem

Pikowai Campground

Pikowai, Bay of Plenty

Council beachfront camping under pōhutukawa cliffs on SH2, from NZ$26.50 a site.

Price
NZ$26.50 per site (2 adults, 2 children)
Booking
No need to book

A simple council campground on the beach between Whakatāne and Tauranga with two toilet and shower blocks. Sites are first come, first served and sheltered from southerlies by white cliffs. Cashless, pay online or on arrival.

Good to know

  • Can't be pre-booked; pay on arrival to secure a site
  • 14 night max per calendar month
  • Dogs on a lead
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed, directly off SH2
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Rubbish bins
  • Showers
  • Toilets

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