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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

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. 

Campsite zones

See a map of White Bay Campsite zones (PDF,44K)

Bookings

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. You can book on the same day until 8 pm, if spaces are available.

Book Whites Bay Campsite online

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.

Late arrivals/early departures

The gate to the campsite is locked overnight during the peak season. 

If you're arriving late via Picton ferry (after 8 pm) or have an early departure time (before 7 am) Whites Bay Campsite is not suitable during the peak period (Labour weekend to Easter).

In this case we recommend Whatamango Bay Campsite (15 minutes from the ferry terminal in Picton). It has wide open spaces, is quicker to get to and easier to get in and out of.

Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.