Whangaruru Beachfront Camp 2016

08/03/2026

Kia ora everyone, just letting you all know, just in case, that Tony's Diner is open tonight right here at the Camp from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. (Later if he gets orders).

01/02/2026

Hi everyone, well just letting you all know that I spoke to the Whangarei District Council today. The camp is open however Kaiakanui Road is for cars, utes and light vehicles etc . No Campervans, no caravans, no boats and trailers. So if you have a booking for Waitangi weekend, you can still come if you want however you will have to take a different route to the camp if you are driving any of the above. I will attach a map that the Council has posted for your information. So sorry to those who cannot come, it is out of our hands.

22/01/2026

Further to my Post last night. We are getting mixed messages about using Kaikanui Road to access the camp. The council has released a statement that only 4 wheel drives, residents and tradies, no campervans, caravans may come through. We were told last night by a Civil Defense person anyone can come through. So we are not sure at the moment if anyone can use the road. We are trying to find out and will update when we hear something. Very sorry about this confused message but there is so much going on in Oakura with destroyed homes, flooded homes etc no one seems to know exactly what the rules are.

22/01/2026

Hi everyone, okay so the camp is looking pretty good, well, the A,B.C,D and E sites are fairly dry. Thank Goodness we did the drains in October last year and they have worked. So another day like today, sunny 29 degrees and we will be dry. The F and G sites are very wet. In fact the G sites are unusable at the moment. The Flash Flood last Sunday night caused to major slips on the hill of the farm at the back of the camp and the slips fell into the quarry and then into the dam down there. That dam burst its sides and flowed straight into the G sites, which caused major damage to not only the grounds but also to our poor campers' tents, etc.
However, the rest of the camp is fine, the cleanup has been done, all the facilities are working. BUT, the roads are closed. There is a major slip on Russell Road up by6 the Gallery and it has a approximately 800-ton Rock in the center of the road, plus half the hill and heaps of trees etc., the workers were telling me this could take anywhere between 1 to 2 months to repair. So the only way into the camp at the moment is thru Kaikanui Road. You take the Whananaki turnoff, follow that road until you get to Pigs Head Road, turn into Pigs Head road and then right into Kaikanui Road, this will bring you out past the slip and down to the camp.
I fully understand if you can't make it this weekend and we are happy to reschedule your stay, for a later date.
For those that still want to come, we will be happy to see you, for those that can't, let us know and hopefully you can get here on another long weekend.
Our community got hit badly mainly with the Flash Flood on Sunday night and it has been extremely sad to see some of our neighbours, friends and community lose their homes, or their belongings or both. But this community is a wonderful one and we have seen so many pulling together to help each other. We have taken in some of our locals who have been evacuated from their homes, others are out there digging mud, cutting up trees to clear roads, helping out with removal of ruined furniture etc. I am very proud of the residents and community in Oakura and very grateful, i found this place 10 years ago and now call it home.
Anyway, hopefully we see you all soon. Until we do take care. Robynne

20/01/2026

We had 6 Different Civil Defence people come into camp today. They are predicting a massive cyclone coming in at 1am in the morning. Huge rains, massive winds, floods, power outages etc. So if the power goes of that means no internet, no phone and no cell coverage. If you try to contact us and get no reply, we are not ignoring you, we just have no service.
They are saying 1am Wednesday till 1am Thursday, Red Warning. So people hopefully we see you on the other side of this and all goes well.

28/12/2025

The sunset over the camp this evening

20/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our past and present campers. I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday. For those coming to camp, I look forward to seeing you all soon, for those who can't have a wonderful holiday wherever you are. Meri Kirihimete. Regards Robynne

30/10/2025

Tony's Diner will be open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday and then from the 20th of December, they will be open from Wednesday to Sunday every week.

22/10/2025

Tony's Food Cart will be open all of Labour Weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Situated in the Campground. 5pm until 8pm. Try out his exciting new menu.

24/09/2025

31/12/2024

Happy New Years to all my Campers. Let 25 be a good one for all!!!

22/12/2024

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful Campers. Hope to see most of you soon. Regards Robynne