Kenepuru Head Campsite

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Standard

Unpowered Campsite

Number of tent sites - 20.

Adult	$15/night
Child	$7.50/night
Infant	FREE

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Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of activities, including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track.

The Kenepuru Head Camping Ground is in an extremely picturesque setting and is an excellent base for a range of recreation activities such as boating, biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track or walking. Wicked for sea-kayaking.

A brand new toilet block with shower (cold) and cooking shelter make it an even better place to stay!

! From Marlborough Council: Kenepuru Road and its side roads, including Moetapu Bay Road, are restricted to residents and emergency services only. They are not suitable for visitors.

Check Council website for current road conditions.

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

Kenepuru Head 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

Operating Season And Hours

Not Operating

Directions

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Coordinates

-41.1747697235032

174.117744750757

Latitude
-41.1747697235032
Longitude
174.117744750757

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Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Medium Cost Camping Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people.
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.
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 it 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 it 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	Large vehicle accessible Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.	Large Vehicle Access Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.
Dogs	Dogs allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. A permit is required and a leash must be used at all times.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dogs allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. A permit is required and a leash must be used at all times.
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.
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

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10/10	4	44%
9/10	2	22%
8/10	2	22%
7/10	1	11%
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4.0/5

This is a nice, fairly flat camp with lots of room.
Cold running water. Camp hosts were great.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Joe
3.5/5

The place ic cute by hightide.
The could, very cold showers are extreme dirty. Sorry to expensive for that, i've seen cheaper better campsites.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

Sabine
5.0/5

Best free campsite!
Clean and quiet. Great drive and scenery.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in April 2016

Joanna du Toit
4.0/5

Nice campground, new facilities (cold shower, toilet, room for dishwashing) but no electric lights or power.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

Dieter Schmees
5.0/5

Nice campground, toilets and shower were very clean.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in December 2014

Vanessa Leverrier
5.0/5

Lovely setting directly on the water with splendid view on the sunset over the sounds.
Lots of space even in peak season. Very clean, new toilet/cold shower block. Beautiful drive to get there, free bird concert in the morning...

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Michael Hessenbruch
4.5/5

Lovely campground with lots of space in a scenic area.
Very clean with new flushing toilets and cold showers.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

Dieter & Lydia Schmees
4.5/5

Excellent DOC campground, large and well maintained.
New flushing toilets, cold shower & good kitchen shelter. Some sites partitioned by bush plantings, Telecom(Spark)reception available by lone tree overhanging the estuary. Dawn chorus amazing, watch for the red deer on the mudflats. A long winding road to the site, not worth it just for a night but if staying for a few days well worth it- NB don't drive Kenepuru Road if you are expecting to see Queen Charlotte Sound from this side.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

FlyingKiwiGirl
5.0/5

Very well maintained, loads of space and a great view.

Reviewed about 13 years ago and experienced in March 2011

Laurent P