Blumine campsite

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Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Located in Blumine Island Scenic Reserve in the Marlborough region

Introduction

North-facing seafront site on a picturesque, pest free island. Walk the track to the historic WWII gun emplacements, experience the all day 'dawn chorus' and enjoy the stunning views.

Campsite overview

Access

  • Boat

Landscape

  • Coastal

Category

  • Category
Backcountry

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

  • Non-powered/tent sites
  • Toilets - non-flush
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
6 non-powered/tent sites

Activities

  • Bird and wildlife watching
  • Walking and tramping

Seasonal restrictions

Fires are not permitted at any time.

Dog access

No dogs

About this campsite

Getting there

Outer Queen Charlotte Sound. Boat access only.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1703485, N5441690
Latitude: -41.16952, Longitude: 174.23363 

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $6 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $3 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Pay cash or use your Sounds Campsite Pass (available from local i-SITEs) on arrival at the self registration stand. DOC staff check for payments regularly.

Passes

DOC/NZMCA campsite passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Activities

Walk to the historic WWII gun emplacements – the track is a 1 hour walk each way.

Know before you go

  • The east gun emplacement is closed until further notice. Do not enter this structure.

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
Waitohi / Picton Office
Phone:   +64 3 520 3002
Fax:   +64 4 471 1117
Email:   picton@doc.govt.nz
Address:   Port Marlborough Building
14 Auckland Street
Picton 7220
Postal Address:   PO Box 161
Picton 7250
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