Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Matatā Campsite

This is a family campsite in a coastal setting with excellent fishing and swimming next to the Matatā wildlife refuge. No dogs are allowed.

Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Matatā area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Matatā Campsite

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Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shower - hot, Water from tap - treated, suitable for drinking, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets

Activities

Bird and wildlife watching, Fishing, Swimming

Fees and bookings

Fees

Self-contained vehicles - must use own onbord toilet and shower

9 February to 25 December

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

26 December to 8 February

  • Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Non self-contained vehicles and tents

9 February to 25 December

  • Adult (18+ years): $18 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $9 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

26 December to 8 February

  • Adult (18+ years): $20 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $10 per night
  • Infant (0–4 years): free

Additional fees

There is a $3 charge per booking to cover rubbish disposal.

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

The Campsite Pass may be used for a maximum of 7 nights in 30 at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

  • If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
  • No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
  • Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
  • Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

The camp and surrounds have mobile coverage so bookings can be completed on site if necessary. 

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 80 unpowered

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