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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.

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $5 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 for 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026

Bookings open at 9.30 am on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.

Bookings for stays up to 30 June 2025

Bookings are currently open.

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.