Kenepuru Head Campsite

Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive at Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow for 40 km to Kenepuru Head. Sealed, narrow and winding road.

The closest boat launching is at Sandy Bay, 2.5 kms before the camp travelling from Portage.

From 1 May to Thursday before Labour weekend:

• Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
• Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
• Infant (0 - 4 years): free

From Friday of Labour weekend to 31 April:

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

Payment

• Online year round when you make a booking.
• Cash – bring the correct amount as we cannot give change.
• Sounds Campground Passes, pre-purchased through i-SITEs.
• Credit card / eftpos when host is present, usually November to March.

Passes

The campsite pass for rental campervans cannot be used at this campsite.

The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 20 December and the end of Waitangi weekend.

Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

Book Kenepuru Head Campsite online, or contact the Nelson Visitor Centre (fees apply for bookings done by the visitor centre).  

2019/2020 bookings

Bookings for the period 1 December 2019 to 30 June 2020 open 9 am Wednesday 4 September 2019.

Notes:

• Individual sites can't be booked and are available on a first-come, first-served on arrival – no special requests can be catered for at this campsite.
• Take your booking confirmation letter with you and display it clearly at your campsite at all times – the camp host requires proof of booking/payment from all visitors.

No rubbish facilities are provided – take all rubbish with you when you leave.

Camp rules

• All groups must include a responsible adult 18+.
• Quiet hours are from 9.30 pm – 6.30 am.
• Generators from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm only.
• Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites.