Matatā Campsite

About Matatā Campsite
Matatā Campsite is a DOC campsite in Matatā area, Bay of Plenty, on the North Island. It has 80 sites. Its facilities include unpowered sites, hot showers and treated tap water, 5 in all. Things to do here include birdwatching, fishing and swimming. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Thornton Beach Holiday Park, 11 km away.
This is a family campsite in a coastal setting with excellent fishing and swimming next to the Matatā wildlife refuge. No dogs are allowed.
Facilities
- Unpowered sites
- Hot showers
- Treated tap water
- Non-flush toilets
- Toilets
Things to do
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Swimming
Fees
Fees apply. DOC fees change with the season, and some sites must be booked ahead. KiwiCamping shows the current fee, how to book and what each site offers.
Location
Matatā area, Bay of Plenty, North Island
Nearby
Thornton Beach Holiday ParkHoliday park · 11 km
Riverside Whakatane Holiday ParkHoliday park · 21 km
Ōhope Beach TOP 10 Holiday ParkHoliday park · 30 km
Tasman Holiday Parks - Ohiwa BeachHoliday park · 37 km
Lake Tarawera Outlet (Te Tapahoro) CampsiteDOC campsite · 40 km
Pacific Park Christian Holiday CampHoliday park · 42 km
Guides for Bay of Plenty
- Freedom Camping in Whakatāne 2026: Where You Can Stay
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- Freedom Camping in Rotorua 2026: Where You Can Stay
- DOC Campsite Pass 2026-27: Is It Worth $295, and Where It Doesn't Work
- DOC Campsites That Sell Out Over Summer (and What to Book Instead)
- Coromandel to Rotorua: 5-Day Camping Loop From Auckland
Questions about Matatā Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Matatā Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Matatā Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Matatā Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Matatā Campsite have?
Unpowered sites, Hot showers, Treated tap water, Non-flush toilets and Toilets.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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