Bay of Many Coves Campsite Queen Charlotte Track

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Bay of Many Coves Campsite

Located in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area in the Marlborough region

Introduction

Walk or mountain bike in to this backcountry campsite in the Marlborough Sounds. Access is from the Queen Charlotte Track. There is no drive in access.

Campsite overview

Access

  • Foot
  • Mountain bike

Landscape

  • Coastal

Category

  • Category
Backcountry

Bookings

  • Bookings

Bookings not required - first come, first served

Facilities

  • Non-powered/tent sites
  • Shelter for cooking
  • Toilets
  • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use

Activities

  • Mountain biking
  • Walking and tramping

Seasonal restrictions

Mountain biking is not permitted on the section between Meretoto/Ship Cove and Kenepuru Saddle from 1 December to 28 February each year.

Dog access

No dogs

About this campsite

Getting there

Walking and mountain bike access only from the Queen Charlotte Track.

Tracks to the campsite

Location

NZTM2000 coordinates: E1695787, N5441491

Fees

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

Passes

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

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

Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.

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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