Bookings required
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
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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 2025.
All bookings are first-come first-served. We do not have waiting lists for bookings for future seasons or facilities that are already booked-out.
Bookings are required all year. Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
Walk or cycle the Queen Charlotte Track or drive to Kenepuru Saddle and walk/cycle in - a 30 minute walk or mountain bike from Kenepuru Saddle road end on the Queen Charlotte Track. Water taxis access Camp Bay and Punga Cove daily from Picton.
Tracks to this campsite
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Duration: 3-5 days Difficulty: Intermediate
Location
Endeavour Inlet, Queen Charlotte Sound.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1696387, N5446490
Latitude: -41.12766917, Longitude: 174.14734596
Camp rules
- All groups must include a responsible adult 18+.
- Quiet hours are from 9:30 pm – 6:30 am.
- 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.
Whakatū/Nelson Visitor Centre
Phone: | +64 3 546 9339 |
Email: | nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
Address: | Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa 1/37 Halifax Street Nelson 7010 |
Hours: | Visitor centre hours and services |