Moetapu Bay Campsite

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Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

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5 Rankers Reviews

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2 Pelorus

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Moetapu Bay Camping Ground

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Camping only - Not suitable for Motorhomes or Caravans

The Moetapu Bay Camping Ground is an awesome spot for boating, fishing, swimming and walking. Parking here is very limited and you have to walk 200m to the campsite from the road-end. No fires permitted at anytime.

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Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Pelorus

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.

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

Department of Conservation

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

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Maximum Sites Available

  • Up to 5 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

Up to 5 sites

There are only between one and five camping/parking sites available.

Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

The water is not treated. Boil or treat it before drinking.

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 Standard Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What 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.

Campfire Rules

  • Fires prohibited

Campfire Rules

What are the rules for open air fires?

Fires prohibited

There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Vehicle Access

  • No

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No

No

Carpark is 200 meters from the camping site.

Pets

  • Yes

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

Yes

Yes

A permit is required, and dogs must be on a leash at all times.

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Ulysse's avatar

Ulysse

Ranking: 10/10

A wonderful spot with a stunning view on the queen Charlotte sounds and a little quiet bay to swim (water was warm for NZ). There are toilets and a water source, which did not seem drinkable (yellowish)... I'd advise to get water before arrival. You have to walk a steep track in the forest to access it so you definitely can't go there with a campervan.
There were 2 other tents, we were there end of Feb.

Reviewed 10 months ago

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Sascha

Ranking: 9/10

Really cool spots for tents, with good view. You have to walk 100m but totally worth it. Great change to be there alone.

Reviewed 12 months ago

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Juraj

Ranking: 10/10

The beach is great and really beautiful, with lots of birds singing all the time. We stayed for two nights, we were the only ones camping there and it was great. The second two other couples joined, one of them a bit noisy, but it was really wonderful experience anyway. There's a water source, which should be drinkable (at least we were told so by the friendly neighbour and we drank from it without boiling) and honesty box for money.

Reviewed about 2 years ago

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Kathrin Redl

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Nice and lovely spot on the coast, good sleep.

Reviewed over 4 years ago and experienced in March 2016

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Stephanie Belanger

Canada

Ranking: 10/10

Very beautiful small beach. Toilets and water, 2 places for parking on the road.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2013

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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