Campground · West Coast, New Zealand
Lake Māhinapua Campsite
Māhinapua Scenic Reserve
Lake Māhinapua Campsite has 100 sites beside Lake Mahinapua in forest, 10 km south of Hokitika. Take Lake Mahinapua Access Road opposite the hotel, then go 300 m to the road end. It is a popular overnight and day stop, with water sports on the lake. There is no rubbish collection.
Lake Māhinapua Campsite is a campground in Māhinapua Scenic Reserve, West Coast, New Zealand, with 100 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Lake Māhinapua Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 100 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 100 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $18 per night
- Child (5-17): $9 per night
- Infant (0-4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- No rubbish on site, take all rubbish away
- Getting there
- 10 km south of Hokitika, Lake Mahinapua Access Road opposite the hotel, 300 m to road end
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -42.79469, 170.90107
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Lake Māhinapua Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Hans Bay - Lake Kaniere CampsiteLake Kaniere Scenic Reserve20.8 km (12.9 mi)
- Goldsborough CampsiteGoldsborough (Waimea) - Kumara area22.5 km (14 mi)
- Mt Brown HutLake Kaniere Scenic Reserve25.8 km (16 mi)
- Lake Ianthe Matahi CampsiteHarihari area36.7 km (22.8 mi)
- Carrington HutArthur's Pass National Park48.2 km (30 mi)
- Anti Crow HutArthur's Pass National Park54.7 km (34 mi)
Lake Māhinapua Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Lake Māhinapua Campsite ahead?
Yes. Lake Māhinapua Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Lake Māhinapua Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 100 sites at Lake Māhinapua Campsite.
How much does Lake Māhinapua Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $18 NZD per night; Child (5-17) $9 NZD per night; Infant (0-4) free.
When is Lake Māhinapua Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Māhinapua Scenic Reserve?
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.