Bookings for the 2025/2026 are now open. Please note that we no longer accept campers without a confirmed booking.
The stunning Kai Iwi Lakes are one of New Zealand's best holiday spots to stay and play in. Only three hours from Auckland and 35km from Dargaville, these lakes are nestled within the 538ha premier recreation reserve of Taharoa Domain. These freshwater dune lakes are renowned for their jewel-like beauty and clear waters. Perfect for a wonderful camping experience with two lake foreshore campgrounds offering an ideal camping experience for tents, caravans or motorhomes.
Taharoa Domain reserve's beautiful crystal clear Kai Iwi Lakes are ideal for safe swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating and water skiing.
Normal maritime rules apply on all waterways - under those rules boats are restricted to a speed of no more than five knots within 200 metres of the shore.
Explore and enjoy bush and open country walking tracks. The native wildlife and revegetation programme make this a premier Northland reserve close to surf beaches, Waipoua Forest and other Kauri Coast and Northland attractions.
Campsites, ablution blocks with flushing toilets, coin-operated shower facilities ($2) and a playground.
A limited number of powered sites, at an extra charge that must be booked as per the other sites at the campground.
A truly relaxed camping experience. There is a new toilet block, but please note there are no shower facilities.
Because we want to protect our native wildlife, we have a strict no-pets policy. We hope you’ll understand.
