Image: Shellie Evans | ©
Pier on lake with view of trees on shore.
Lake Māhinapua Campsite

Located in Māhinapua Scenic Reserve in the West Coast region

Camp beside Lake Māhinapua within forest surroundings. A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.

Historically Lake Māhinapua was a main access waterway up and down the coast using paddle steamers.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Fees from 1 July 2025

  • 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 for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2025

Bookings are currently open.

Book Lake Māhinapua Campsite online.

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.