Matata DOC Camp

I initially read a few very negative reviews about the campsite but I had a different experience. Upon arrival I met with Edwin the site manager. Edwin was super helpful and friendly. Chilled, easy going dude.After setting up camp, I later met Pip, Edwin’s wife who was also really friendly and easy to talk to. They both shared great info of the surrounding areas and things I should try do and see. They were the nicest site managers I’ve met.As far as a DOC camp ground goes, it’s a great location. My tent site was bigger than I’m used to, so lots of space. I was along the tree line which runs along the dunes. It’s a great wind break. I loved falling asleep listening to the sound of the waves.It rained really hard during the night but my site never had any issues with getting water logged. The site never had much grass. It was more exposed ground so it got a bit muddy. But not excessive.The shower was a bit odd. Make sure you ask someone to insert the coin for you as the timer starts 2 min as soon as the coin goes in.Nice flushing toilets.Highly recommend.

We stayed 3 nights from 7 -10th Feb. The Hosts that were on duty during our stay were very friendly & helpful and made sure our stay was enjoyable. Toilets clean and campground tidy. We will certainly return. Paul & Heather Jones

What a beautiful campsite! And Dave was such a wonderful, caring host. Matata campsite is next to the most stunning beach, it was such a special place. The facilities here are very clean and the camp pitches are so flat. Absolutely loved this place, will definitely be back

Great place, handy to everything. Clean toilets and lovely hot shower. An extra bonus was the ability to get rid of our rubbish and get water. The custodians, Richard and Kathy were lovely and only too happy to help in any way the could. Would not hesitate yo recommend or stay there again

Love this place, well kept with both the beautiful beach and shops for supplies right on your doorstep. Camp hosts Pip and her hubby are super friendly and helpful. $1 for 2 minutes hot showers. Sinks for washing up / drinking water throughout the camp. Flushing toilets. Definitely recommend. Note: Ignore the previous reviews ref poor attitude of camp hosts, they have since been replaced.

Great campsite, right on the beach! You can hear the ocean. The showers are expensive, $2 for 2 minutes. There is no shelter to cook, but there is an outdoor sink with drinking water. We stayed here during summer, and the beach was amazing. There were baby hammerhead sharks swimming around! Overall, it's a great site.

Wow, such a beautiful place to camp. Pip and Edwin were so helpful with my endless questions about camping and other DOC campsites. Would highly recommend as has an awesome family atmosphere and managers are amazing. ❤️

Good little spot, lots of bugs at the night, not too bad if you keep your tent zipped up. Beach nice enough. Great hot showers for $1 per 2 mins at the camp, which was handy.A nice spring (braemer spring) just up the road, and some convenient shops 2mins from the camp.

We love this place its so quiet close to beach and shops. Shower and toilets are always clean. The hosts Theresa and mike,and Dave are wonderful very obliging and friendly. If i was being picky it would be great to have a 2nd shower for when its busy.Highly recommended though.

We love coming here to chill out and just unwind , meeting fellow campers and caravan like minded people from all over the country and around the world. facilities are always clean and tidy . close to beach for surf casting and shops camp custodian Edwin and Pip are Awesome to deal with. They are always out there helping campers and going that extra mile fixing the little things that matter and Maintaining the grounds .