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): $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 the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026.  

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

Book Lake Māhinapua Campsite online.

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.