Kawhia Waterfront Accommodation and Camping
Camping Ground
Power and unpowered Sites
14 power sites and 6 non-power sites.
Most are within very close proximity to the water's edge.
Campsites are suitable for small to medium-size tents, and campervans up to a maximum size of 7 metres long.
$37 - $42 (first 2 people)
Single $20 - $30 per night
Extra adults $18.50 - $21 each
Extra children 2-15 years $11 each, under 2 years $8 each
Backpacker Cabins
10 camping-style backpacker cabins connect together with a large communal kitchen and TV lounge in the middle.
Full ovens, fridges/freezers, microwave, toasters, kettles, pots, pans and crockery are provided for use in the kitchen.
The cabins/kitchen/TV lounge are all linked together forming a 'U' shape facing the harbour front.
They are sleepiing rooms only. All have a combination of either double/queensize beds and bunksets.
Ablutions can be accessed from a terraced walkway in front of the cabins.
Cabins sleep 2-5 people.
Hire linen $10 per person - or bring your own bedding.
$58-off peak
$65 peak (first 2 people) per night.
Extra adults $19 each
Children 2-15 years $16 each, under 2 years $12 each
Motels
There are on-site 5 motels otherwise known as Kawhia Harbourview Cottages (all built in varying stages since 2003).
All have electric blankets, heaters and their own Sky TV decoders offering Sky Sports, Movies, Discovery and UK TV channels.
All are non-smoking units. Smoking outside only.
Sorry no pets please.
Large Studio/Cottage
1 king-size bed and 1 king single.
The large studio is a roomier unit than the small studios with the added ability to sleep up to 3 people twin/double sharing.
It has a larger fridge/freezer more suitable for longer stays.
It is a stand-alone unit with its own elevated decking area with side-on harbour views.
$145 - $170 (first 2 people) per night - sleeps maximum of 3
Extra persons irrespective of age $23 each.
Two Small Waterfront Units A & B
Sleep 1-2 people maximum
1 queen-size bed only, 1 single or 1 couple.
Not suitable for children.
$135 - $155 (first 2 people) per night
$125 - $145 single per night
Waterfront A & B - Shared decking area
Both have ensuite with wet-area bathroom, small bar fridge, bench, jug, toaster, microwave, electric blanket, heater, alarm clock and Sky TV. Shared decking area facing the harbour (block of two).
With partial kitchens only, these units are not suitable for cooking other than heating microwave food.
As the smallest units available, these units are more than adequate for overnight stays, but for longer stays guests may need to utilise the camp's communal kitchen.
They are nevertheless, very popular as they face directly onto the water with superb views of the harbour and surrounding hillsides.
These units are Single-Couples only.They are not suitable for children.
$135 - $155 (first 2 people) per night.
1-Bedroom Motel/Cottage
This is a large-size family unit with a king-size bed in the lounge, and a double and a single bed in the bedroom.
It sleeps a maximum of five people.
Cooking facilities and fridge/freezer are provided and this unit is suitable for multiple night stays, having a couch and good-size table and chairs in the lounge and kitchen area.
The bathroom is a wet-room area designed and suitable for people with disabilities.
As do all the Kawhia Harbourview Cottages, the 1-bedroom unit has its own Sky TV decoder.
This unit does not face the water, water views can only be seen from the kitchen window. What it lacks in views it makes up for in increased size and comfort.
$155 - $175 (first 2 people) per night
Extra persons irrespective of age $23 each, sleeps maximum of 5.
2-Bedroom Motel/Cottage
Historically, this has by far proved to be the most popular unit with guests. It directly faces the water's edge and is elevated to give a great view of the surrounding harbour.
As with the large studio, it is about a metre off the ground and approximately 5-6 steps need to be climbed to get into the unit.
The 2-bedroom cottage sleeps 4 people privately and 1 further person (maximum 5 persons) using the pullout couch in the lounge.
$165 - $185 (first 2 people) per night
Extra persons irrespective of age $23 each - sleeps maximum of 5.