Lake Mahinapua Campsite
Mahinapua Scenic Reserve
95 Rankers Reviews
32 Face-to-Face
17 Hokitika
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Lake Mahinapua Camping Ground is a huge campsite is a very popular spot for the overnight crew as well as the day picnickers. You can camp right next to the lake, there is also a boat ramp if you are keen on some water action. There are picnic areas and recycling facilities on site.
In the past Lake Mahinapua was used as an a main access waterway for paddle steamers to cruise up and down the coast.
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Ranking: 10/10
Beautiful camp next to Lake Mahinapua. Clean flush toilets, cooking/dishes shelter with multiple sinks, rubbish and recycling station, even a solar shower! (Though probably a lucky dip to get a hot shower when it's busy!).
Lake is lovely for a kayak and morning sunrise. Nice bush walks around camp.
Weka, falcons and glowworms top it off to make this a definite 10!
Valg
Ranking: 8/10
A lovely lake with the back drop of the mountains.The camp site is back a little from the lake a large grassy area with plenty of choice where to park. Clean and tidy toilets, solar shower and shelter for kitchen area.
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Boardwalk Blss
Ranking: 8/10
Very few campers (July 2020) Grounds well maintained tho choose site carefully because of wet conditions. Clean flush toilets w/paper, small outside shelter area with cold water and sink. Beautiful lake views and walks through the bush.
JS
Ranking: 7/10
Facilities are closed, epic views, peaceful, morning icy swimming is a must!
M&P
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent campsite. Beautiful walks and rides in the area.
One of our favorite !
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ScoutnIndi
Ranking: 9/10
This is a gorgeous campsite, right on the shores of the lake. The amenities were clean with flushing toilets. Lovely big communal undercover areas. Mowed grassy and flat camping areas. DOC Campsite, so cost $13 per person, per night.
Richard Clapton
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent doc campsite. Included in the campervan pass and has really good facilities. Flushing toilets, with soap and tp. Even a solar shower but we didn't use so not sure how well it worked. They also have rubbish and recycling bins. One of the best equipped DOC sites we stayed in at this price.
Rachel
Ranking: 10/10
Nice clean toilets. Great place to set up overnight.
DOC Managed
Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍
