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Davies Bay Campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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277 Basic Camping

42 Picton / Marlborough Sounds

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Boat / walking track access only

The Davies Bay Camping Ground is a back country campsite along Queen Charlotte track, about 1.5 hrs walk from Anakiwa car park.

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

Feature	Value	Info
Overnight Camping Site Cost	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.	Overnight Camping Site Cost What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10) You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.
Overnight Stay Rules	Camping only 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.	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.
Campsite Managing Organisation	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Campsite Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed Department of Conservation This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.
Maximum Sites Available	More than 20 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. 25 sites	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? More than 20 sites There are more than twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. 25 sites
Water Supply	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking.
Booking Required	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.	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.
DOC Campsite Category	DOC Backcountry Campsite DOC Campsite Category 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.	DOC Campsite Category 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.
Vehicle Access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No Boat or walk access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No Boat or walk access
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No No dogs allowed along the Queen Charlotte track and campsites	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No No dogs allowed along the Queen Charlotte track and campsites
Toilet	Public toilet Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Sarah

United States

Ranking: 8/10

Gorgeous, little used campground with a magnificent view of Queen Charlotte Sound. However, it has the most disgusting toilet I have ever seen and that is saying a lot!!

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in November 2016

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 😍