Ngaruru Bay campsite

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Ngaruru Bay campsite

Queen Charlotte Sound

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29 Basic Camping

2 Picton / Marlborough Sounds

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Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

Ngaruru Camping Ground as spotted from the sea.

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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.

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Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / 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.

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

  • 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

Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

From stream - Boil or treat 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 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.

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.

Long drop toilet only

Vehicle Access

  • No

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No

No

Boat access only

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Contact

Calllocal

Callintl

Accommodation

  • Unpowered Campsite

    Number of sites - 4

    Adult $6/day
    Child $3/day

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Timo Brandau's avatar

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 almost 5 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 😍

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Nick Morrison

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