Kenepuru Head Campsite
Kenepuru Sound
9 Rankers Reviews
3 Face-to-Face
9 Pelorus
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The Kenepuru Head Camping Ground is in an extremely picturesque setting and is an excellent base for a range of recreation activities such as boating, biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track or walking. Wicked for sea-kayaking.
A brand new toilet block with shower (cold) and cooking shelter make it an even better place to stay!
Notices
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Kenepuru campsites road access restrictions
There are restrictions on Kenepuru Road, which provides access to Cowshed Bay, Keneperu Head, Nikau Cove and Picnic Bay campsites.
Visitors will need to check open hours and other restrictions on the Marlborough District Council information map before accessing the campsites.
First published on 21 July 2021. Last reviewed on 21 April 2022.
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DOC Marlborough Central government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Pelorus |
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Reviews
Joe
Ranking: 8/10
This is a nice, fairly flat camp with lots of room. Cold running water. Camp hosts were great.
Sabine
Ranking: 7/10
The place ic cute by hightide. The could, very cold showers are extreme dirty. Sorry to expensive for that, i've seen cheaper better campsites.
Joanna du Toit
Ranking: 10/10
Best free campsite! Clean and quiet. Great drive and scenery.
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Dieter Schmees
Ranking: 8/10
Nice campground, new facilities (cold shower, toilet, room for dishwashing) but no electric lights or power.
Vanessa Leverrier
Ranking: 10/10
Nice campground, toilets and shower were very clean.
Dieter & Lydia Schmees
Ranking: 9/10
Lovely campground with lots of space in a scenic area. Very clean with new flushing toilets and cold showers.
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Michael Hessenbruch
Ranking: 10/10
Lovely setting directly on the water with splendid view on the sunset over the sounds. Lots of space even in peak season. Very clean, new toilet/cold shower block. Beautiful drive to get there, free bird concert in the morning...
FlyingKiwiGirl
Ranking: 9/10
Excellent DOC campground, large and well maintained. New flushing toilets, cold shower & good kitchen shelter. Some sites partitioned by bush plantings, Telecom(Spark)reception available by lone tree overhanging the estuary. Dawn chorus amazing, watch for the red deer on the mudflats. A long winding road to the site, not worth it just for a night but if staying for a few days well worth it- NB don't drive Kenepuru Road if you are expecting to see Queen Charlotte Sound from this side.
Laurent Pouvreau
Ranking: 10/10
Very well maintained, loads of space and a great view.
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