Waipapakauri Ramp is known to some as Ngāpae, with Waipapakauri being situated more inland, closer to Waimanoni. Waipapakauri Ramp is identified as a site of significance and key access point for the iwi of NgāiTakoto on to Te Oneroa ā Tohe / 90 Mile Beach.

Tohe named many places along Te Oneroa ā Tohe (The Journey of Tohe)/90 Mile Beach. He was a tohunga and matakite who knew all sacred things. He came to the Waipapakauri Ramp, while making the journey to save his daughter, Rāninikura and named this place ‘Ngāpae’ after coming across a whale stranding here.

Ngāpae Holiday Park have beautiful pouwhenua standing at the entrance of our site carved by Māori Erstich. The central pou is representative of Tangaroa and three of his descendants. The figure on the front is Poutu, a descendent of Tangaroa who was human.

On the back atop is Ikatere and from him descend the creatures of the sea. Below him is Punga and from him descend amphibious creatures, the lizard, sharks and rays. Overall this pou wraps up the surrounding environment and the creatures that dwell within. In front of Tangaroa, are two waka maumahara, which give reference to the many waka that traversed the seas of Te Oneroa ā Tohe.  The kōwhaiwha designs displayed take their origin from the shark, a creature of high significance within the iwi of NgāiTakoto.

Ngāpae Holiday Park is a family park uniquely positioned along side New Zealand’s famous 90 Mile Beach, located at Waipapakauri Ramp. We have excellent modern facilities that will make your stay one to remember, these facilities include:

• There is a heater and fan in every unit.
• Towels, linen and blankets provided in self-contained and ensuite units; BYO blankets and towels for our basic units or hire @ $3.00 each
• ID & Vehicle Registration required at check in
• Pet Friendly – Max of 6 Dogs Onsite (leashed at all times)
• No pets allowed inside or outside units
• It costs $4 per load for our self-service laundromat onsite and you can purchase washing powder within our onsite store/reception.
• No Tents on Power Sites
• The nearest fuel station is located in Awanui and the nearest pharmacy and supermarket is located in Kaitaia, so it is advisable to fill your tank and your food hamper there before heading out to Ngāpae.
• You can check the tide times here
• If you are camping in a motorhome, we have an onsite dump station.
• If you are part of the NZMCA, you receive 10% off your booking and if you are a registered NgāiTakoto member, you will receive 15% off your booking.
• Please remember to only drive on Te Oneroa ā Tohe| 90 Mile Beach if you have a 4WD vehicle.
• Cellphone reception is scarce in our area, but we do have wifi.
• Nau mai, haere mai!

Office Hours
Monday – Sunday 9:00am – 6:00pm

Address
6 Matai Street, Waipapakauri
Northland, 0486, New Zealand

Phone
(09) 406 7298

Email
campngapae@outlook.com