Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite...

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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1 Face-to-Face

2 Picton / Marlborough Sounds

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Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

North-facing seafront site on a picturesque, pest free island. Walk the track to the historic WWII gun emplacements, experience the all day 'dawn chorus' and enjoy the stunning views.

Boat or kayak to this stunning predator free island that also houses historic World War 2 gun emplacements. You'll be amazed by the birdsong. Take a walk along to the historic gun emplacements for a slice of history and more stunning views.

Please thoroughly check your boat or kayak for stowaway predators before you depart. Check the DOC website for information about camping on pest-free islands.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Blumine Island/Oruawairua campsite is categorised as a DOC Backcountry Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for each campsite but is usually very cheap. Visit the website for exact pricing.

DOC Backcountry Campsite

Backcountry campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. Picnic tables, cooking shelters or fireplaces may be provided.

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Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.

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Organisation

DOC Marlborough

Central government organisation

Location

South IslandMarlboroughPicton / Marlborough Sounds

Categories

  • Activity__basic_facility_campingBasic Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.1697383795934

174.233465194702

Latitude
-41.1697383795934
Longitude
174.233465194702

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Reviews

  • 5.0/5

    We thoroughly recommend the walk from the camping area to the gun emplacements.

    These were built at the start of WWII to prevent enemy navies using the outer Sounds as a base for attacks on Wellington and the size of the fortifications and their remote location (in 1939) make their construction amazing. The track has a short steep-ish section at both ends but most of it is level with great views up and down Queen Charlotte Sound. From the camping area to the first gun emplacement is about 40 minutes easy walking.

    Reviewed almost 8 years ago

  • 4.5/5

    Beware the wekas!

    Amazing bird life. Isolated.

    Reviewed about 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013