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Moetapu Bay Campsite

Mahau Sound

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Number of sites - 4.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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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	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	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.	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	Water supply available Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. The water is not treated. Boil or treat it before drinking.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. The water is not treated. 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 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.	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.	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.	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public.
Vehicle Access	No vehicle access Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Carpark is 200 meters from the camping site.	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Carpark is 200 meters from the camping site.
Dogs	Dog allowed Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. A permit is required, and dogs must be on a leash at all times.	Dogs Does this establishment allow dogs? Dog allowed The location allows dogs. There may be conditions that may be met eg. dogs must be on a leash. A permit is required, and dogs must be on a leash at all times.

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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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago

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 almost 3 years ago

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Kathrin Redl

Germany

Ranking: 8/10

Nice and lovely spot on the coast, good sleep.

Reviewed about 5 years ago and experienced in March 2016

Stephanie Belanger

Canada

Ranking: 10/10

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

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2013

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Marlborough ▷ Pelorus

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