Number of tent sites - 18.
Adult |
$15/night |
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Child |
$7.50/night |
Infant |
FREE |
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This campsite is a great base for boating, fishing, swimming and kayaking and is the gateway to Rangitoto ki te Tonga/D’Urville Island.
A campground location suited to the classic Beatles tune 'The long and winding road'. It's well worth the effort getting here though. It's edge of the earth stuff and tis beautiful indeed.
French Pass 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.
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 | $10.00 to $15.00 per night |
Unpowered Site | Child | $5.00 to $7.50 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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Organisation |
DOC MarlboroughCentral government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Outer Marlborough Sounds |
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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? Medium Cost Camping Standard facilities of powered sites and hot showers can be expected. Price is per person per night, based on a powered site for two people. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle. |
Campsite Managing Organisation |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat type of organisation operates this campsite? DOC Managed This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation. |
Maximum Sites Available |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 16 to 20 sites There are between sixteen and twenty camping/parking sites available to stay overnight in. |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. |
Shower |
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ShowerIs there a shower at this location? Shower At least one shower is available (it's unknown if it's hot or cold). Cold |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight? Booking is Required Staying overnight requires booking a site in advance. Bookings required 1 December to 28 February and stautory holidays (including Easter and Labour weekend) Ph 03 576 5298 |
Large Vehicle Access |
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Large Vehicle AccessCan large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access? Large vehicle accessible The site is accessible with large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers. Warning, 45 km of long narrow gravel road to French Pass |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? Vehicle accessible This location is accessible in a vehicle. Warning, long narrow gravel road to French Pass |
DOC Campsite Category |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into? DOC Standard Campsite Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked. |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
✓ Beautiful scenery
✓ Scenic drive
✓ Clean facilities
✓ Friendly atmosphere
✓ Wildlife sightings
𐄂 No potable water
𐄂 Windy conditions
Très belle vue.
Great location and clean facilities.
DOC campsite.
A great spot for mad keen fisherman.
Stunning drive to this beautiful place.
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10/10 | 4 |
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25% |
9/10 | 7 |
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44% |
8/10 | 0 |
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7/10 | 2 |
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13% |
6/10 | 2 |
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13% |
5/10 | 0 |
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4/10 | 1 |
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6% |
3/10 | 0 |
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2/10 | 0 |
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1/10 | 0 |
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4.5/5
It’s a bit of a hassle to get here but the views along the way were breathtaking!
The site is facing the water, with clean flushable toilet. Beautiful sunrise. $15 per person.
Reviewed 26 days ago
3.0/5
Très belle vue.
Mais pas d'eau potable, eau marron et la douche ne fonctionne pas.
Reviewed 6 months ago
3.5/5
A great spot for mad keen fisherman.
Facilities very clean. At the time of our stay there was a water shortage, so no showers. We stayed two nights. A very friendly stop over.
Road in not for the faint hearted though. Long windy and dusty.
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.5/5
Stunning drive to this beautiful place.
Basic facilities but enough and clean. It wasn't busy when I stayed there yesterday - just 3 other Camper and a group of youths who were having a good party at the campground. I don't mind - they had fun :) amazing sunrise. Windy though. If you are lucky you can see the 'natural whirlpools' at the Lookout
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Beautiful scenery, really nice place to stay, we stayed in winter so was very peaceful.
There is flush toilets and cold shower which were quite clean. There is water but must be boiled for drinking. Saw lots of stingrays on the beach. There is a little shop in the village. The drive out there is very scenic but also very windy, steep and lots of slips, not great for people with vertigo or large campers!
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
What a spot.
It's truly amazing. We only stayed one night and so wish we stayed more. We were lucky there were spots available, so imagine peak holiday time you'd definitely have to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The drive was one of the most scenic we've seen in a while, however you'd definitely would want the weather to be perfect and low winds.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
"A hidden paradise" best describes this scenic spot, at the end of an even more scenic drive.
The drive alone is worth coming here! The campsite is literally on the beach, equipped with toilet, shower and dish basin (tiny though) under roof provided. Fresh water supplied (needs treatment or boiling)! A small convenience store with ice cream, coffees, some hot foods and ice next door to the campground. We have network coverage on both 2degrees and Vodafone here. Bookings required. It can get very windy here - check weather report if tenting especially!
Reviewed about 3 years ago
2.0/5
Long slow drive there doc had closed off all the nice grass areas so had to park in a big mud pool was $15 a night definitely not worth that no kitchen no coin showers only cold shower shop said open but
was all locked up nothing there it's a dead end!
Reviewed over 3 years ago
4.5/5
An amazing campsite and beautiful beach.
There are however, many stingrays and it is not signposted. It is safe for swimming but not in the evening.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
5.0/5
Great facilities.
Awesome views. Nice walks. Saw dolphins and a stingray.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
3.5/5
DOC campground at the end of the road in the busy(sometimes) settlement of French Pass.
Right on a lovely sand beach. Good facilities but a little regimented for my liking. Sites marked out.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in October 2014
4.5/5
Cold shower, $10 per night per person.
Cool owners, friendly.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
4.5/5
It’s a bit of a hassle to get here but the views along the way were breathtaking!
The site is facing the water, with clean flushable toilet. Beautiful sunrise. $15 per person.
Reviewed 26 days ago
3.0/5
Très belle vue.
Mais pas d'eau potable, eau marron et la douche ne fonctionne pas.
Reviewed 6 months ago
3.5/5
A great spot for mad keen fisherman.
Facilities very clean. At the time of our stay there was a water shortage, so no showers. We stayed two nights. A very friendly stop over.
Road in not for the faint hearted though. Long windy and dusty.
Reviewed 9 months ago
4.5/5
Stunning drive to this beautiful place.
Basic facilities but enough and clean. It wasn't busy when I stayed there yesterday - just 3 other Camper and a group of youths who were having a good party at the campground. I don't mind - they had fun :) amazing sunrise. Windy though. If you are lucky you can see the 'natural whirlpools' at the Lookout
Reviewed about 1 year ago
5.0/5
Beautiful scenery, really nice place to stay, we stayed in winter so was very peaceful.
There is flush toilets and cold shower which were quite clean. There is water but must be boiled for drinking. Saw lots of stingrays on the beach. There is a little shop in the village. The drive out there is very scenic but also very windy, steep and lots of slips, not great for people with vertigo or large campers!
Reviewed over 2 years ago
5.0/5
What a spot.
It's truly amazing. We only stayed one night and so wish we stayed more. We were lucky there were spots available, so imagine peak holiday time you'd definitely have to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
The drive was one of the most scenic we've seen in a while, however you'd definitely would want the weather to be perfect and low winds.
Reviewed almost 3 years ago
5.0/5
"A hidden paradise" best describes this scenic spot, at the end of an even more scenic drive.
The drive alone is worth coming here! The campsite is literally on the beach, equipped with toilet, shower and dish basin (tiny though) under roof provided. Fresh water supplied (needs treatment or boiling)! A small convenience store with ice cream, coffees, some hot foods and ice next door to the campground. We have network coverage on both 2degrees and Vodafone here. Bookings required. It can get very windy here - check weather report if tenting especially!
Reviewed about 3 years ago
2.0/5
Long slow drive there doc had closed off all the nice grass areas so had to park in a big mud pool was $15 a night definitely not worth that no kitchen no coin showers only cold shower shop said open but
was all locked up nothing there it's a dead end!
Reviewed over 3 years ago
3.0/5
Camping spot and route to get there are really priceless.
However, price is too high for a overnight stay, $13 per person. But no kitchen, no hot shower, no rubbish place, no shelter to meet other people. So just a basic camping ground, at a priceless spot, but to expensive for no facilities at all...
Reviewed almost 9 years ago
4.5/5
An amazing campsite and beautiful beach.
There are however, many stingrays and it is not signposted. It is safe for swimming but not in the evening.
Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016
5.0/5
Great facilities.
Awesome views. Nice walks. Saw dolphins and a stingray.
Reviewed over 9 years ago
3.5/5
DOC campground at the end of the road in the busy(sometimes) settlement of French Pass.
Right on a lovely sand beach. Good facilities but a little regimented for my liking. Sites marked out.
Reviewed almost 10 years ago and experienced in October 2014
4.5/5
Cold shower, $10 per night per person.
Cool owners, friendly.
Reviewed over 10 years ago and experienced in January 2014
4.5/5
Nice location right at the beachfront.
Managers were very helpful :-) a beautiful spot.
Reviewed over 11 years ago and experienced in March 2013
4.5/5
Great location and clean facilities.
Reviewed about 15 years ago and experienced in April 2009
4.5/5
DOC campsite.
Great spot with nice views, good facilities and rays in the morning.
Reviewed over 15 years ago and experienced in April 2009