Moetapu Bay Campsite
Mahau Sound
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Moetapu Bay Campsite
A scenic spot for boating, fishing and swimming.
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.
! From Marlborough Council: Kenepuru Road and its side roads, including Moetapu Bay Road, are restricted to residents and emergency services only. They are not suitable for visitors.
Check Council website for current road conditions.
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DOC Campsite Pricing
Moetapu Bay 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.
DOC Standard Campsite
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 | $15.00 to $20.00 per night |
| Unpowered Site | Child | $7.50 to $10.00 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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DOC MarlboroughCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Pelorus |
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Operates seasonally, with bookings for the 2026/27 season opening on Friday 15 May 2026 at 12 noon. Same-day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain. |
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Very beautiful small beach.
Stephanie Belanger -
Nice and lovely spot on the coast, good sleep.
Kathrin Redl -
Really cool spots for tents, with good view.
Sascha -
Walk-in site, but only 50 m.
Lisbeth -
Site Closed 2025/26
Simon
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Walk-in site, but only 50 m.
Beautiful beach and water front. Stayed here one night prior to our ferry to the north island. Has picnic benches.
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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.
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Really cool spots for tents, with good view.
You have to walk 100m but totally worth it. Great change to be there alone.
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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.
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