Located in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area in the Marlborough region
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
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Cabins are very basic and are 3 m X 3 m. These space for two cars to park in front of each one.
These sleep 3 people in a bunk with double bed at the bottom and a single bed above. Power and oil heater in room.
Use communal shower/toilets and kitchen facilities. Bring own linen, pillow, towel, cooking and eating utensils. $60 per night for up to 3 people.
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9 February to 25 December
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26 December to 8 February
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The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 26 December to 8 February inclusive.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not pre-book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge.
For stays after 1 July there is a $3 fee per Campsite Pass user to book a powered site.
Cabins at this campsite cannot be booked using a DOC Campsite Pass.
The DOC Backcountry Hut Pass is not applicable at this campsite.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2023.
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.
Email bookings are not available for this campsite.
A minimum 4-night stay applies from 27 December to 5 January. A minimum site charge of 2 adults applies from 27 December to 11 January.
1998 Queen Charlotte Drive.
13 km from Picton or 17 km from Havelock along Queen Charlotte Drive, on the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1678690, N5430894
All caravans and campervans that require power must have a current Electrical Warrant of Fitness (WOF), which will be checked on arrival. If your Electrical WOF is not current you won't be allowed to connect to power.
The nearest dump stations are 13 km away in Picton, at the NPD Picton Fuelstop and GAS Petrol Service Station. There are also dump stations at the Mobil in both Havelock and Blenheim.
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 |
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