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Waimaru Campsite.
Waimaru Campsite

Located in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area in the Marlborough region

This isolated campsite near the water is great for those who want to get away from it all and experience the remoteness of a road end campsite in the outer Pelorus Sound.
Check road conditions

Recent 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): $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

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.

Advance bookings are required throughout the year.

A $10 service fee applies to phone and in-person booking. This is a limited service – book online first. An in-person booking is dependent on there being space available.

Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive at Linkwater into Kenepuru Rd, after 42 km turn left to stay on Kenepuru Rd, turn into Manaroa Rd, then follow Clova Bay Rd to the end.

Gravel, narrow and winding road.

Boat access is not advisable in this tidal area with very rough terrain between the sea and the campsite itself. No boat launching is available at the camp.

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1686089, N5452889
Latitude: -41.08065938, Longitude: 174.03187458

This is a very remote campsite so you must be completely self-contained including sufficient fuel for your vehicle and emergency supplies. There is no cell phone coverage in the area.

The camp has private land beside it so be well aware of the boundaries.

There are open areas for camping as well as a small amount of bush and old man pines.

Camp rules

  • All groups must include a responsible adult 18+.
  • Quiet hours are from 9.30 pm – 6.30 am.
  • Generators allowed 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.

Water safety

If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.