# Okarito Lagoon

> A tiny coastal settlement beside New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland, home to white herons in spring.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-okarito/

A tiny coastal settlement beside New Zealand's largest unmodified wetland, home to white herons in spring. Short tracks lead to the beach and trig lookout, and a small camping ground is in the settlement. The side road from SH6 is sealed but 13 km long.

- **Nearest town:** Franz Josef, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -43.2200, 170.1700

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [From Franz Josef and Fox Glacier to Haast and Jackson Bay](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-franz-josef-haast/)

## Nearby

- [Lake Mapourika](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-mapourika/) – 12 km
- [Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-franz-josef-glacier-walk/) – 26 km
- [Lake Matheson](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-matheson/) – 30 km
- [Fox Glacier Valley Walk](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-fox-glacier-walk/) – 33 km

## FAQs

### Where is Okarito Lagoon?

Okarito Lagoon is in Franz Josef, New Zealand, at GPS -43.2200, 170.1700.

### Which road trips pass Okarito Lagoon?

Okarito Lagoon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: From Franz Josef and Fox Glacier to Haast and Jackson Bay.

### What is there to see near Okarito Lagoon?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Mapourika (12 km), Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk (26 km), Lake Matheson (30 km) and Fox Glacier Valley Walk (33 km).

### When is the best time to visit Okarito Lagoon?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November. Still fine, with some compromises, in May, October and December–January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)