Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite

Blumine Island/Oruawairua Campsite...

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Queen Charlotte Sound

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40 Basic Camping

5 Picton / Marlborough Sounds

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Blumine Island Camping Ground

J. Stephenszoom

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Boat / Sea kayak access only

Boat or kayak to this stunning predator free island that also houses historic World War 2 gun emplacements. You'll be amazed by the birdsong. Take a walk along to the historic gun emplacements for a slice of history and more stunning views.

Please thoroughly check your boat or kayak for stowaway predators before you depart. Check the DOC website for information about camping on pest-free islands.

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Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds
Categories	Basic Camping

Feature	Value	Info
Campsite Managing Organisation	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Overnight Camping Site Cost	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to NZ$10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.	What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping only You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.
Water Supply	Is there fresh water available? Yes	Is there fresh water available? Yes
Pets	Does this establishment allow pets? No Please do not take pets or pests such as rats, mice and ants in your gear.	Does this establishment allow pets? No Please do not take pets or pests such as rats, mice and ants in your gear.
Vehicle Access	Can vehicles drive in? No Boat or kayak access only	Can vehicles drive in? No Boat or kayak access only
Booking Required	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.	Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? First Come, First Served Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.
Toilet	Public toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only	Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only
Maximum Sites Available	6 to 10 sites How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.	How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Backcountry Campsite What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.	What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Backcountry Campsite Department of Conservation Backcountry Campsites have toilets and a water supply which may be from a stream. They may have picnic tables, cooking shelters or fire places. Backcountry Campsites generally can not be booked.

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Number of sites - 6

Adult	$6/day
Child	$3/day

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Rob & Colleen Elwood

New Zealand

Ranking: 10/10

We thoroughly recommend the walk from the camping area to the gun emplacements. These were built at the start of WWII to prevent enemy navies using the outer Sounds as a base for attacks on Wellington and the size of the fortifications and their remote location (in 1939) make their construction amazing. The track has a short steep-ish section at both ends but most of it is level with great views up and down Queen Charlotte Sound. From the camping area to the first gun emplacement is about 40 minutes easy walking.

Reviewed over 2 years ago

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Galen Licht

United States

Ranking: 9/10

Beware the wekas! Amazing bird life. Isolated.

Reviewed over 5 years ago and experienced in March 2013

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

Nick Morrison

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