Whites Bay beach
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Whites Bay Campsite
Located in Blenheim area in the Marlborough region
Introduction
This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.Access
- Campervan
- Car
- Caravan
Landscape
- Coastal
Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shower - cold
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
67 non-powered/tent sites
Activities
- Fishing
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Swimming
Seasonal restrictions
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
From Labour Weekend to Easter the gate is closed from 9 pm to 7 am daily. Closing the gate is for campers safety.
Dog access
No dogs
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.
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.
Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.
Contacts
| Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre | |
| Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 79 Trafalgar Street Nelson 7010 |
| Postal Address: |
Private Bag 5 Nelson 7042 |
| Full office details | |