Camp Bay Campsite

Camp Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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Camp Bay Campsite

In a sheltered bay with fishing, boating, walking, mountain biking, plus a lodge with a bar, small shop and restaurant nearby. Boat and walk-in access only.

The Camp Bay Camping Ground is one of the campsites along the Queen Charlotte Track. It is in a sheltered bay with the luxury of a lodge (and a bar!) with a small shop and restaurant nearby. What a treat, especially is you have been walking or mountain biking along the track.

Notices

  • Kenepuru Road closed to visitors

    Kenepuru Road and all side roads from it are closed to non-residents due to major flood damage and roadworks. The area is only accessible by boat.

    There is no road access to:

    • Moetapu Bay Campsite
    • Camp Bay Campsite
    • Cowshed Bay Campsite
    • Nikau Cove Campsite
    • Picnic Bay Campsite
    • Kenepuru Head Campsite
    • Waimaru Campsite

    There is no road access to the following tracks in the Kenepuru and Queen Charlotte Sounds/Totaranui area:

    • Queen Charlotte Track at Te Mahia, Torea and Kenepuru Saddles (limited road access is available at Anakiwa, see map below)
    • Mistletoe Bay Tracks
    • Mount Stokes Track

    Check the Civil Defence Emergency Management map for road access restrictions. 

    First published on 16 December 2022. Last reviewed on 27 August 2024.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Camp Bay Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.

DOC Standard Campsite

Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.

Feature Value Value
Unpowered Site Adult $10.00 to $15.00 per night
Unpowered Site Child $5.00 to $7.50 per night
Unpowered Site Infant $0.00 per night

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

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Coordinates

-41.1279869349056

174.146347045898

Latitude
-41.1279869349056
Longitude
174.146347045898

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  • 4.5/5

    This campsite was really beautiful.

    Right next to the beach (not sand though) and a little stream, very quiet.

    The only annoying thing was the Weka. Watch out for him, he'll steal rubbish, cookies, tobacco and food!

    Water is drinkable without treating.

    Reviewed about 11 years ago

  • 2.0/5

    Overcrowded if you arrive late so the spot for our tent was a mix of soil and rock.

    That was not a restfull night..... toilet and water are okay.

    Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013

  • 4.5/5

    excellent.

    unique experience.

    Reviewed over 14 years ago