Camp Bay Campsite
Queen Charlotte Sound
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Camp Bay Campsite
In a sheltered bay with fishing, boating, walking, mountain biking, plus a lodge with a bar, small shop and restaurant nearby. Boat and walk-in access only.
The Camp Bay Camping Ground is one of the campsites along the Queen Charlotte Track. It is in a sheltered bay with the luxury of a lodge (and a bar!) with a small shop and restaurant nearby. What a treat, especially is you have been walking or mountain biking along the track.
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Windfall/track damage on Queen Charlotte Track
There are multiple windfalls and some track damage on Queen Charlotte Track from recent storms. Allow extra time to complete the track and be prepared to find your way around various obstacles. There is windfall on a section of the track from Anakiwa to Bottle Bay. See indicative map (PDF, 483K). Once track repairs begin, there may be short delays. Follow all directions from staff and contractors.
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Ungulate control operation on Queen Charlotte Track and campgrounds
From 10 May to late June 2026 an ungulate control operation is occurring on public conservation and private land from Lochmara Bay to the south side of Endeavour Inlet in Queen Charlotte Sound. View a map of the operation area (JPEG, 228K)
The operation is targeting deer, goats and pigsusing both thermal imaging technology to aerial shoot from a helicopter and ground hunting teams with indicator dogs.
If you are in this area during these dates, be aware there could be noise from a helicopter and rifle shots. Signs will be in place at key points of entry advising on the operation.
Safety protocols exist for target identification so there is no danger to you being in this area while the operation is undertaken, although off track travel is not recommended.
First published on 5 May 2026.
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DOC Campsite Pricing
Camp Bay Campsite is categorised as a DOC Standard Campsite. The following pricing indicates usual pricing. Prices vary for some campsites and may include seasonal pricing. Visit the DOC website for exact pricing.
DOC Standard Campsite
Standard campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services than Serviced campsites. These campsites have toilets, a water supply that could be treated or untreated tap water, or from a stream or lake, and vehicle or boat access. Bring your own soap for washing hands. Untreated water should be boiled before use to ensure it's safe. Wood BBQs and fireplaces, cold showers, picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided; this will vary from site to site.
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| Unpowered Site | Adult | $15.00 to $20.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $7.50 to $10.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Infant | $0.00 per night |
Adults are 18+ years, children are 5-17 years, infants are 0-4 years.
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DOC MarlboroughCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds |
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Bookings are required and can be made online. Bookings for the 2026/27 season open at 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2026. Same-day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. Peak period is from 1 December to 28 February and public holiday weekends. |
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This campsite was really beautiful.
Right next to the beach (not sand though) and a little stream, very quiet.
The only annoying thing was the Weka. Watch out for him, he'll steal rubbish, cookies, tobacco and food!
Water is drinkable without treating.
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Overcrowded if you arrive late so the spot for our tent was a mix of soil and rock.
That was not a restfull night..... toilet and water are okay.
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