Fires are not allowed at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Historically Lake Māhinapua was a main access waterway up and down the coast using paddle steamers.
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
Bookings
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.
If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking.
A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
10 km south of Hokitika, turn off SH6 into Lake Māhinapua Access Road, opposite the hotel. 300 m to roadend.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1428437, N5259778
Latitude: -42.79468 Longitude: 170.90106
This campground is pack in/pack out.
There are no rubbish or recycling facilities on site – remove all rubbish and recycling with you when you depart.
Paparoa National Park Visitor Centre
| Phone: | +64 3 731 1895 |
| Email: | paparoavc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: | 4294 Coast Road Punakaiki RD 1 Runanga 7873 |
| Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |