Campground · Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Matatā Campsite

Matatā area

Matatā Campsite is a family campsite in a coastal setting, next to the Matata wildlife refuge, with 80 sites. Fishing and swimming are popular. Self-contained vehicles and non-self-contained vehicles with tents have separate areas. A locked gate opens with a code sent with your booking and is closed to the public 8 pm to 7 am. Fires, dogs and pets are not allowed.

Matatā Campsite is a campground in Matatā area, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand, with 80 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOC DOC page for Matatā Campsite

How booking Matatā Campsite works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 80 sites.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type: Campground · DOC category: Standard
Sites: 80 sites
Season: “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
Site types: Non-self-contained vehicles and tents
Fees (NZD): 9 Feb to 25 Dec
Self-contained vehicle, Adult (18+): $15 per night
Self-contained vehicle, Child (5-17): $7.50 per night
Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Adult (18+): $18 per night
Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Child (5-17): $9 per night
26 Dec to 8 Feb
Self-contained vehicle, Adult (18+): $18 per night
Self-contained vehicle, Child (5-17): $9 per night
Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Adult (18+): $20 per night
Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Child (5-17): $10 per night
all seasons
Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
Facilities: Campground toilets; self-contained guests use own, Campsite office phone; mobile coverage in area
Rules and limits: Not available: fires not permitted
No dogs or domestic pets
No rubbish collection; take rubbish away
Getting there: Locked barrier arm gate; access code sent with booking; no public access 8 pm to 7 am
Booked through: DOC bookings
Location: -37.88639, 176.76060

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Matatā Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.

Nearby places to stay

Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.

Matatā Campsite: questions

Do I need to book Matatā Campsite ahead?

Yes. Matatā Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many sites does Matatā Campsite have?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 80 sites at Matatā Campsite.

How much does Matatā Campsite cost?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Self-contained vehicle, Adult (18+) $15 NZD per night (9 Feb to 25 Dec); Self-contained vehicle, Child (5-17) $7.50 NZD per night (9 Feb to 25 Dec); Self-contained vehicle, Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night (26 Dec to 8 Feb); Self-contained vehicle, Child (5-17) $9 NZD per night (26 Dec to 8 Feb); Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night (9 Feb to 25 Dec); Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Child (5-17) $9 NZD per night (9 Feb to 25 Dec); Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Adult (18+) $20 NZD per night (26 Dec to 8 Feb); Non-self-contained vehicle or tent, Child (5-17) $10 NZD per night (26 Dec to 8 Feb); Infant (0-4) free (all seasons).

When is Matatā Campsite open?

Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."

What is the emergency number at Matatā area?

In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.

Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.