Moawhitu Campsite

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Moawhitu Campsite

D'Urville Island

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Location in Outer Marlborough Sounds

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Moawhitu Camping Ground

Moawhitu Camping Ground

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Information

Boat access only

Greville Harbour, D'Urville Island.
Stunning, remote campsite adjacent to a surf beach with good fishing, kayaking, hunting, tramping and mountain biking nearby.

Details

Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Outer Marlborough Sounds

Categories
  • Basic Camping
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

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)

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

There is a fee of $10 for landing at the airstrip.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping only Camping only

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping only

Camping only

You are permitted to camp only in a tent. Staying in vehicles is not possible.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Maximum Sites Available

  • 6 to 10 sites

Maximum Sites Available

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.

6 sites

Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

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.

Vehicle Access

  • No

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No

No

Boat access only

Pets

  • Yes

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

Yes

Yes

Dogs permitted with a permit.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Long drop toilet only

Contact

Calllocal

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Accommodation

  • Unpowered Campsite

    Number of tent sites - 5.

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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 😍

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Nick Morrison

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