This campsite offers a good base for exploring Pelorus Sound by boat and walking or mountain biking nearby tracks.
The Elaine Bay Camping Ground is right on the waterfront at Elaine Bay Recreation Reserve. A great place for fishing from the wharf and watersports. No fires permitted at any time.
From Monday 7 April 2025, Marlborough Roads are periodically closing a section of Croisilles-French Pass Road for approximately four weeks. A 1.5 km section of road before the Elaine Bay intersection will be closed to all traffic.
The closure is needed for excavation for a road retreat and road reinstatement works. During this time, work may be undertaken outside of these times between 7:00 am to 8:00 am and 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm under stop/go traffic management with up to 15-minute delays.
Works will also continue beyond the closure dates under stop/go traffic management. There will be no works scheduled on public holidays. Closures will end at noon the day before a public holiday.
All works are subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances which may affect the start and end date. In the event of unsuitable conditions, works will be rescheduled to the next suitable workday.
For further information, please contact Marlborough Roads Recovery Team on 027 246 7300.
First published on 19 March 2025.Elaine 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.
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.
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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 MarlboroughCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Outer Marlborough Sounds |
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Directions Pelorus Office |
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