Ngaruru Bay campsite

Write Review

Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

Details

1 Rankers Review

0 Face-to-Face

27 Basic Camping

3 Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Write Review

Maps

Location in Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Camping near Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Top Ranked Activities near Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Photos

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

M. Ferrierzoom

Information

Boat access only

The Ngaruru Bay Camping Ground is on the southern end of Arapawa Island Scenic Reserve. It is small and very isolated - the perfect place for people who are keen to get away from it all. Great for all water-based activities.

Details

Feature	Value	Info
Location	South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds
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 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 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. 4 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. 4 sites
Water Supply	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil or treat before drinking	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes From stream - Boil or treat 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 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.	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.
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. Long drop toilet only	Toilet Is there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. Long drop toilet only
Vehicle Access	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No Boat access only	Vehicle Access Can vehicles drive in? No Boat access only
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? No

Contact

Calllocal

Callintl

Accommodation

Unpowered Campsite

Number of sites - 4

Adult	$6/day
Child	$3/day

Learn More

Reviews

Look after our place

Department of Conservation

Learn how to visit the Kiwi way

Every campsite on one map

Try the Camping NZ app in your browser now

Timo Brandau

Ranking: 10/10

A very nice campsite where you feel far away from everything. Very clean site and toilets. Go and get a swim in the bay which is so blue (without being photoshopped!!!)

Reviewed over 4 years ago

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 😍

Nick Morrison

Rankers owner

Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds

4WD Adventures

Bungy Jumping / Swing

Canyoning

Caving

Cycling & Mountain Biking

Horse Trekking

Outside the Square

Snow and Ice

Walking and Trekking

Boat Cruises

Diving

Fresh Water Canoeing / Kayaking

Jet Boating

i-SITE Visitor Information Centres

Visitor Information Centres

Camping Grounds / Holiday Parks

Basic Facility Camping

Freedom Camping

Motorhomes / Campervans / RV

Rental Cars

Shuttle Buses

Northland

Auckland Region

Coromandel

Bay of Plenty

Waikato

Out East

Rotorua Region

Taupo Region

Ruapehu

Hawkes Bay

Taranaki

Manawatu - Wanganui

Wairarapa

Wellington Region

Marlborough

Nelson Region

West Coast

Kaikoura Region

Canterbury

Central Otago

Mount Cook - MacKenzie

Wanaka Region

Queenstown Region

Coastal Otago

Fiordland

Southland