A popular overnight and day stop. Enjoy water sports in the lake.
About
Access: Car, campervan and caravan.
Bookings: Bookings not required, first come, first served.
Facilities: Boat ramp, jetty, shelter for cooking, flushing toilets, solar showers, running tap water. 100 non-powered tent sites. No dogs are allowed.
Activities: Boating, swimming, short walks in the area.
Fees
Find out more on the Department of Conservation website.
Pay cash on arrival at the self-registration stand at the campsite.
Getting there
10 km south of Hokitika, turn off SH6 into Lake Mahinapua Access Road, opposite the hotel. 300 m to road end.
Passes
Campsite pass for rental campervans can be used at this campsite.
Location
51B Shanghai Rd, Ruatapu 7883, New ZealandRelated listings
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