Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite
About Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite
Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite is a DOC campsite in Harihari area, West Coast, on the South Island. It has 12 sites. Its facilities include boat launching, unpowered sites and cooking shelter, 8 in all. Things to do here include boating, fishing and swimming. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest other place in KiwiCamping is Ross Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park, 24 km away.
Camp beside one of Westland’s forest-lined freshwater lakes. Popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.
Facilities
- Boat launching
- Unpowered sites
- Cooking shelter
- Tap water (untreated)
- Wheelchair access
- Non-flush toilets
Things to do
- Boating
- 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
Harihari area, West Coast, South Island
Nearby
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Questions about Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite?
Fees apply and change with the season. KiwiCamping shows the current DOC fee and how to book.
Are dogs allowed at Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite?
Dogs are not allowed.
Can you take a campervan to Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite?
Yes. You can get there by campervan, car and caravan.
What facilities does Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite have?
Boat launching, Unpowered sites, Cooking shelter, Tap water (untreated) and Wheelchair access, and 3 more listed in KiwiCamping.
Read the DOC campsite rules before you go.
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