Sand, Surf & Farm - Waipu cove

The place

Camp right opposite Waipu Cove surf beach on a working farm with sea views. Wake up to the sound of the waves, walk across the road for a surf or swim, and have The Cove Restaurant as an almost-neighbour. There's a lovely coastal walk and a great cycling trail close by, plus 150 acres of farm and bush to explore. The hosts aren't always on site, but if they're around they're happy to say hello. Good for beach and surf lovers, walkers, cyclists and anyone who likes a farm setting.

What's included

• No toilet on site
• No shower
• Water available (not drinkable)
• No power
• Dogs on a lead welcome
• Bring your own BBQ – OK
• No open fires
• Good cell coverage
• Grass
• Level ground
• Shared with other guests
• Rural view
• Sea view
• Gravel
• Mixed surface
• No water: bring your own
• Slight slope
• Pets welcome

Sites

• Sea Views West

  This is a great site. Lovely flat grass and amazing sea views on a North Facing site

  from $45 a night · 1 vehicle at a time

• Wool Shed West

  Private on the Western side of the wool shed so very protected from Easterly winds. Is hard pressed metal but a little way in front there is a grass area

  from $45 a night · 1 vehicle at a time

• Woolshed East

  More of a farm feel. Giving you sea views one side and looking on to farm area the other. Some is grass and some is firm metal. Depends how you want to park your vehicle but need to keep in mind entrance into wool shed ( wooden door on right ) to not be fully be blocked as is required at times

  from $40 a night · 1 vehicle at a time

• Surfing Safari

  Amazing grass site right across the road from the surf beach and park area

  from $48 a night · 1 vehicle at a time

• Seaview East

  Large, flat grass site with sea views, shared with at most one other guest. Note there's a home across the driveway in front, with the sea views off to the left.

  from $40 a night · 1 vehicle at a time

• Saint Anne Road Site

  Longer caravans are likely to have trouble turning around in the St Anne's site - if you are concerned with any vehicle access you are welcome to book and then talk with us - if it doesn't work no problem to refund.

  from $38 a night · 1 vehicle at a time

Which vehicles can stay

• Self-contained vehicles, or a portable toilet you use
• Vehicles: Housebuses, Caravans, Motorhomes, Campervans
• The entrance and driveway are gravel. Waipu Cove surf beach is directly across the road.
• Lowest branch about 3.5 m
• Narrowest gateway about 3 m

In wet weather

In the winter if theres been a lot of rain Surfing Safari being below a cliff can get wet in some areas. We ask guests to check before parking their vehicle and if they feel too wet, you are welcome to go up the driveway and find a vacant site letting the host know

House rules

• Check-in: arrival details are sent once your booking is confirmed
• Departure: please leave by midday

Please note arrival from 1pm
Vacating by mid day ( if you require longer contact the host )
Appreciate guests being thoughtful if other campers are on the farm regarding noise
This is a working farm so if you would like to take a walk over the farm please ensure gates that are closed are kept that way and if they are open again leave them that way. If you have a dog it must be on a leash and use to being amongst animals. Otherwise please leave them at the site.
Our cows are use to people and are very curious animals.
BBQ's are allowed but if there is a "fire ban" you need to be aware that some bbq's may not be allowed to operate.
With regards to rubbish the Waipu Cove General Store does sell the affiliated Council bags and rubbish and recycle is collected very early on a Tuesday morning so best put out Monday night. We do have small recycle bins the are in 2 categories
Maroon Bin for cans and plastic, Blue Bin for glass. Paper is required to be separate in an ordinary A4 size bag or tied but please note they will not pick up cardboard boxes etc. If you are there on a Monday night and we re not in residence really appreciate if you can take the initiative to take the bins out and bring back up when emptied the following day

Self-contained vehicles only.

Pets

Pets including dogs are welcome - please just keep them in control and not allow them to chase our cows! Please keep them on a lead and be aware of noise regarding if your dog is barking.
I'm mentioning but we have never had a camper that hasn't picked up their dogs droppings ( there is a poop drop bin where the boats can be launched on the beach entrance)

Nearby, from your host

• Waipu Cove beach

  You'll find public toilets and public BBQ's on the Waipu Cove beach reserve, There is a dump station 3.7 K south by the Langs Beach Public toilets and a self service Laundry on the left as you enter Waipu.

• Langs Beach

  You'll find public toilets and public BBQ's on the Waipu Cove beach reserve, There is a dump station 3.7 K south by the Langs Beach Public toilets and a self service Laundry on the left as you enter Waipu.

• Waipu Cove Surf School

  There is also so much to do at Waipu Cove and the surrounding area: Take the picturesque coastal walk to Langs Beach, Learn to Surf at the Waipu Cove Surf School, Cycle track goes most of the way to Waipu where you'll find the famous Pizza Barn and McLeods Craft Brewery.

• Pizza Barn

  There is also so much to do at Waipu Cove and the surrounding area: Take the picturesque coastal walk to Langs Beach, Learn to Surf at the Waipu Cove Surf School, Cycle track goes most of the way to Waipu where you'll find the famous Pizza Barn and McLeods Craft Brewery.

• McLeods Craft Brewery

  There is also so much to do at Waipu Cove and the surrounding area: Take the picturesque coastal walk to Langs Beach, Learn to Surf at the Waipu Cove Surf School, Cycle track goes most of the way to Waipu where you'll find the famous Pizza Barn and McLeods Craft Brewery. If you're a coffee snob like us be sure to check out FEOH - Benji is a 24 year old coffee judge and came second in NZ as a Ba…

• Waipu glowworm caves

  There's horse riding at Uretiti, the Waipu glowworm caves.

• Marsden cove

  It's even not far from Marsden cove where you can go on a sailing of fishing charter...

• Macadamia orchard

  Foodies - check out the local Macadamia orchard and store at Waipu (Check their opening hours on their website) Most Saturday mornings in the Waipu Carpark next to the famous Waipu Scottish Migration Museum you'll find Petra selling her dutch pastries and bread - from 9.00am until sold - yum!

• Waipu Scottish Migration Museum

  Foodies - check out the local Macadamia orchard and store at Waipu (Check their opening hours on their website) Most Saturday mornings in the Waipu Carpark next to the famous Waipu Scottish Migration Museum you'll find Petra selling her dutch pastries and bread - from 9.00am until sold - yum!

• Origin store

  We also now have the famous Origin store that is a mini Faros with great local supplied produce as well and their cafe

How booking works

• Prices are per night for the site, in New Zealand dollars. There are no guest booking fees.
• Some sites charge for extra people or extras. You see the full price before you pay.
• Pick your nights and site, then pay by card on this page or in the Campable app.
• Instant Book sites: you're confirmed straight away.
• Request to Book sites: the host replies first, and you're only charged if they accept.
• Your host's address and arrival details are sent once your booking is confirmed.

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Reviews

Rated 4.97 out of 5 (68 reviews)

This place was O for orsum. Great views from the sites up the top over Waipu Cove. I would recommend a stay here

Absolutely the best location at Waipu cove. Better view of the ocean than the camp ground and you are allowed your dog. Definitely highly recommend this site.

What a beautiful spot. We took our wee caravan to the top of the hill and had the most fantastic views over Bream Bay, Quiet warm nights and a top spot meant we had an awesome stay . Recommend. Thanks

Sea view site was great. Very short walk to beach and cafe. Would recommend.

Awesome spot,easy communication,love this spot👍🤗