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Whites Bay beach.
Whites Bay Campsite

Located in Blenheim area in the Marlborough region

This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.
Check road conditions

Recent severe weather has damaged many roads in the Marlborough Sounds. Before you travel to our facilities, check the latest road updates on the Marlborough District Council website.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite. 

Bookings

Book Whites Bay Campsite online. 

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2026.

If there is no availability showing online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No sites are held for campers turning up on the day without a booking.

Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

8 km north of Blenheim, turn off SH1 at Tuamarina into Hunter Rd, left into Pembers Rd/Rarangi Rd, and follow left into Rarangi Beach Rd. Take sharp left into Port Underwood Rd and follow to the campsite.

Location

NZTM2000: E1688387, N5418196
Latitude: -41.38290841, Longitude: 174.05708957
  • No vehicles on beach.
  • Fires not permitted at any time.
  • Watch out for wasps, especially in late summer and autumn.

Water safety

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.

Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.