CampgroundHidden gem

Lake Mahinapua campsite

Hokitika, West Coast

Lakeside DOC campsite south of Hokitika with swimming and walks.

Price
Standard DOC fee
Booking
No need to book
Lake Mahinapua campsite
Mike Dickison · CC BY 4.0

A simple DOC campsite beside the lake and the Mahinapua Walkway. Good for swimming, paddling and early starts down the coast.

Good to know

  • Sandflies at dusk
  • Fees via DOC
Best time
Summer
Open
All year
Getting there
Gravel road, easy for vans
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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