Harvey Bay Campsite

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Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 25.

Adult	$10/night
Child	$5/night

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A large, flat, sheltered camping area that makes a great base for exploring Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, on foot or by mountain bike.

A large, flat, sheltered camping area which makes a great base for exploring the Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, foot or by mountain bike. The start of the Nydia Track is only 3 km away in Duncan Bay. There are boat launching ramps and picnic areas in Duncan and Penzance Bays.

Notices

Tennyson Inlet Road closure

From Monday 7 April to late May 2025, Tennyson Inlet Road will be closed to all traffic, approximately 1.5 km before the Opouri saddle. The closure will be from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday with a half hour lunch time opening at 12 pm.

The closure is needed for underslip repairs, installing a rail iron wall, scour protection drainage and culvert repairs as well as road shoulder widening works.

All work is subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of unsuitable conditions, work will be rescheduled to the next suitable workday.

For further information, contact Marlborough Roads Recovery Team on +64 27 246 7300.
First published on 1 April 2025.

DOC Campsite Pricing

Harvey 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.

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 Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Pelorus

Categories

Basic Camping

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.12062801

173.742917

Latitude
-41.12062801
Longitude
173.742917

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Low Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
Campsite Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	More than 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in.
Water Supply	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat water before drinking.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat water before drinking.
Booking Required	First Come, First Served Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Booking Required Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Large Vehicle Access	No large vehicles Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Warning - Tennyson Inlet road is steep, winding and narrow. Road not suitable for light towing vehicles.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? No large vehicles The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Warning - Tennyson Inlet road is steep, winding and narrow. Road not suitable for light towing vehicles.
Dogs	No dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle accessible Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Standard Campsite DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.	DOC Campsite Category What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.
Campfire Rules	Fires prohibited Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.	Campfire Rules What are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Reviews

Beautiful, scenic location.
Brilliant spot if you want quiet & simple.
Quiet, good fishing close by (Pipi Beach).

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4.0/5

Beautiful, scenic location.
We were the only people there. No drinking water but the toilets are fine. It’s a shame there’s such a steep drive up and over the saddle to get to the site but it is a lovely place to start the day. Watch out as the left turning into the campsite sneaks up on you as you finish coming down the hill. The weka are also very bold and will steal food and flip flops.

Reviewed over 1 year ago

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Henry
5.0/5

Brilliant spot if you want quiet & simple.
Many good spots to tuck into or hide away. Pleasant little stream running by too. DOC ranger is onto it so make sure you've paid! Only downside is the beast of a drive into the inlet and back out.Big bus or big campers might think twice - very steep & windy road although it is sealed.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2019

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Don Strachan
4.5/5

A very pleasant camp surrounded by native bush and heaps of bird life.
We stayed here 2 days entertained by wood pigeons and weka. Super quiet apart from the owls (moreporks) calling at night. It's right off the beaten track and you need to be totally self-sufficient if you come here. The nearest shops, fuel, etc., are right back at the Rai Valley village. A major plus is a sealed road all the way from the state highway.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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Michael Miles
4.5/5

Quiet, good fishing close by (Pipi Beach).

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in March 2011

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Richard Broughton