Campground · West Coast, New Zealand
Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite
Harihari area
Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite has 12 sites beside one of Westland's forest-lined freshwater lakes. A short driveway leaves SH6, 15 km north of Harihari. The lake is popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.
Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite is a campground in Harihari area, West Coast, New Zealand, with 12 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 12 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 12 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Child (5-17): $5 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- Short driveway off SH6, 15 km north of Harihari
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -43.06020, 170.63395
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Lake Māhinapua CampsiteMāhinapua Scenic Reserve36.7 km (22.8 mi)
- Otto/macdonalds CampsiteFranz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere42.4 km (26.3 mi)
- Mt Brown HutLake Kaniere Scenic Reserve50.7 km (31.5 mi)
- Hans Bay - Lake Kaniere CampsiteLake Kaniere Scenic Reserve50.8 km (31.6 mi)
- Goldsborough CampsiteGoldsborough (Waimea) - Kumara area58.5 km (36.4 mi)
- Centennial HutWestland Tai Poutini National Park59.7 km (37.1 mi)
Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite ahead?
Yes. Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 12 sites at Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite.
How much does Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Harihari 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.