Campsites

Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite

New Zealand West Coast

Lake Ianthe Matahi Campsite
Photo: Mike Dickison, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Camp beside one of Westland’s forest-lined freshwater lakes. Popular for boating, trout fishing and swimming.


This is a DOC standard campsite with 12 unpowered sites. Facilities: Boat launching, Jetty, Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply. Things to do: Boating, Fishing, Swimming. Landscape: Rivers and lakes. Dogs: No dogs. Bookings are required.

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