Pikowai Campground

Bay of Plenty

Pikowai Campground

Bay of Plenty

At a glance

CampgroundDump PointCaravansTent Site

About this campsite

Council-run beachfront campground between Whakatāne and Tauranga with unpowered sites, dump point, showers, and sheltered swimming beach.

Pikowai Campground is a beachfront camping ground managed by Whakatāne District Council, situated between Whakatāne and Tauranga on the Bay of Plenty coast. The site offers 32 unpowered sites suitable for caravans and tents, positioned directly on the beach and sheltered from southerly winds by pohutukawa-covered white cliffs. Facilities include two toilet blocks with coin-operated hot showers, treated water supply, and a dump point. There are no kitchen facilities on site, and campers must bring their own coins for showers and remove all rubbish when leaving. Dogs are permitted on leads, and the location provides good access for swimming and beach fishing.

What this place offers

Accommodation Types

Caravans

Tent Site

Facilities

Dump Point

Location

Pikowai Campground•BOP

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Common questions about Pikowai Campground

What facilities does Pikowai Campground have?

Pikowai Campground has dump point, caravans and tent site. Facilities at camps change, particularly after a wet season, so check the operator or the managing authority if one of them decides your trip. The list comes from the site record rather than a visit, so treat it as a guide.

Can you book Pikowai Campground online?

We hold no online booking link for Pikowai Campground, so it is not bookable through this page. For sites like this, turning up early in the day is the surest way to get a spot, particularly in peak season. If a managing authority takes bookings by phone, their number is the fastest way to confirm a site.

Where is Pikowai Campground?

Pikowai Campground sits in BOP. The map on this page shows the exact spot, and the coordinates travel straight into your navigation app. Check road conditions before you set out if you are towing, since access tracks can change with the weather.

Facilities at Pikowai Campground

Facilities recorded for Pikowai Campground
Facility	On site
Dump Point	Yes
Caravans	Yes
Tent Site	Yes

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