Facilities
- Water is from a stream – you may wish to boil, treat or filter before use.
- No rubbish facilities are provided – take all rubbish with you when you leave.
Getting there
From Picton head east past Waikawa on Port Underwood Rd for 10 km to Whatamango Bay.
Sealed, narrow, winding road to camp entrance.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1690087, N5430793
Latitude: -41.27033398, Longitude: 174.07538874
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $8 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $4 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
The camp manager will check for payments daily.
Register and pay at the self-registration kiosk on arrival. Confirmation of online booking, cash or valid camp passes are accepted.
EFTPOS is only available between December and March.
Passes
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The DOC/NZMCA Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite except between 20 December and the end of Waitangi weekend.
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Backcountry Hut Passes cannot be used at this campsite.
Bookings
Bookings are recommended but not essential.
Book Whatamango Bay Campsite online, or contact:
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Whakatū / Nelson Visitor Centre
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+64 3 546 9339 |
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nelsonvc@doc.govt.nz |
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Co-located with Nelson i-SITE
Millers Acre/Taha o te Awa
79 Trafalgar Street
Nelson 7010
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| Full office details |
Read the booking terms and conditions before you book.
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.
Activities
Fish, walk or go boating from here.
Know before you go
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.
- No chainsaws, generators or compressors allowed.
- No fires at all times.