Lake Mahinapua
Lake Mahinapua
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Helena H
London, UK1,156 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
Went back here after 19 years since my last visit. Still a beautiful place you can no longer walk all the way along the wooden pier type structure which is a shame. It meant I couldn’t recreate the photo I took many years ago. It’s a lovely place when the wind and rain aren’t there are you get a great reflection. Nice walks. Worth the short drive from Hokitika.
Written 20 February 2023
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famadven
Wellington, New Zealand328 contributions
Apr 2021
We were trying to find a picnic spot with cover as it was raining. There were a few campers around but everyone was friendly. Did a wee bit of a walk but would have liked to do more. Beautiful scenery
Written 4 April 2021
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Gary J
Wellington, New Zealand74 contributions
Sept 2019 • Couples
The Tree Top walk was very interesting as you get to overlook the enormous trees. There is also some good wildlife about. A great place for photography.
Written 13 September 2019
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88snowdragon
Christchurch, New Zealand67 contributions
Nov 2016 • Family
We have camped by this lake in the past and we visit it each time we pass by. The facilities are good and there are plenty of places to park a campervan or caravan. There is some old historic relics there as reminders of a past long gone by. It is a very picturesque place so take your camera with you.
Written 14 November 2016
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GreekTraveller94
Rangiora, New Zealand65 contributions
Jan 2015 • Couples
While Lake Kaniere seems to be the high profile lake oft talked about in travel magazines and websites – my preference is tranquil Lake Mahinapua. Regardless of the time of day, Lake Mahinapua presents so many wonderful photographic opportunities – with its early morning milky smooth waters, old wooden pier, red reeds in the waters with a backdrop of hills heavily forested in native bush in the background. On the lake you will find black swans, grey and mallard ducks, and sometimes-white herons.
Take a bush walk, watching out for a Tui, and find your way round to the cosy and ‘almost’ private wee lake beach…skinny dip if you dare…more photographic opportunities….for someone!
Lake Mahinapua presents a perfect location for a dawn shoot. Alternatively – there is a lovey picnic area and ideal for a morning tea or lunch – or perhaps an afternoon tea before heading further on to Ross. Getting there is very easy – its about 15 minutes South of Hokitika – sign on the left hand side of the road.
Take a bush walk, watching out for a Tui, and find your way round to the cosy and ‘almost’ private wee lake beach…skinny dip if you dare…more photographic opportunities….for someone!
Lake Mahinapua presents a perfect location for a dawn shoot. Alternatively – there is a lovey picnic area and ideal for a morning tea or lunch – or perhaps an afternoon tea before heading further on to Ross. Getting there is very easy – its about 15 minutes South of Hokitika – sign on the left hand side of the road.
Written 11 December 2015
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zhuhai2007
Christchurch, New Zealand52,737 contributions
Nov 2021
This beautiful lake is best visited on a wetland cruise up the Mahinapua River, or via the West Coast Wilderness Trail, but there is a picnic spot for those in a car.
Written 13 November 2021
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Ginges_revenge
Brisbane, Australia5,859 contributions
Aug 2019
You can get a good view of Lake Mahinapau from the tree tops walk. You can get the best views from the tower but can also get good views of this from the cantilever section of the tree top walk. Grab a photo of it as its very nice scenery.
Written 6 October 2019
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Alex Eason
Christchurch, New Zealand45 contributions
Sept 2019
Interesting area and facility where one can walk safely among the tree tops and see what goes on up there. Great view over the lake and up to the mountains
Written 25 September 2019
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Thomas Corin
2 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
The Treetop Walk was awesome. I really enjoyed the view. It was cool how they had information about the wildlife and plants, also the history was interesting. I really recommend this place.
Written 25 June 2019
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Debbie D
Christchurch, New Zealand69 contributions
Mar 2019 • Business
This is a truly magical place - a quick drive about 10kms south of Hokitika. I always visit here if I am working in Hokitika and have some time to spare. The drive in and out (separate driveways) to the Lake are through beautiful dense native bush which opens out to a sheltered grassed area by the lake. The birdlife is great - fantails will often swoop down to catch the insects we humans disturb. A tranquil and beautiful spot.
I can't believe that camping is allowed in this lovely spot. There is a toilet block. No cell phone reception.
I can't believe that camping is allowed in this lovely spot. There is a toilet block. No cell phone reception.
Written 13 April 2019
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