Nikau Cove Campsite

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Nikau Cove Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

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9 Rankers Reviews

7 Face-to-Face

220 Basic Camping

40 Picton / Marlborough Sounds

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Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive, follow Kenepuru Rd. 3 km past Portage. Road is narrow and winding.

The Nikau Cove Camping Ground is a sheltered camping site which according to customer feedback has fantastic views overlooking the ocean. Narrow windy road, take care.

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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 and any vehicle Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.	Overnight Stay Rules What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite? Camping and any vehicle You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.
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.
Conservation Campsite Pass	Free with Campsite Pass Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass	Conservation Campsite Pass Is this Department of Conservation campsite free for customer's holding a Conservation Campsite Pass? Free with Campsite Pass Free for anyone holding a valid Conservation Campsite Pass from the Department of Conservation. Get The Pass
Maximum Sites Available	6 to 10 sites Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 6 sites	Maximum Sites Available How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in? 6 to 10 sites There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in. 6 sites
Water Supply	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Untreated water. Boil or treat water before drinking.	Water Supply Is there fresh water available? Yes Untreated water. Boil or treat water 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.
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
Pets	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs with permit allowed ph 03 520 3002. Must be on a leash.	Pets Does this establishment allow pets? Yes Dogs with permit allowed ph 03 520 3002. Must be on a leash.
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.

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Number of tent sites - 6.

Adult	$8/day
Child	$4/day

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Mike R

United States

Ranking: 9/10

Nice clean basic DOC camp secluded away from road 200m with 3 sites at waters edge and three in wooded area. Wonderful view and we clammed at low tide. Pit toilet.

Reviewed almost 5 years ago

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Loesje

Belgium

Ranking: 5/10

Such a nice spot, and could have been perfect.
But unfortunately a bunch of people pitched a whole village here, with an annoying amount of alcohol and noise, so didn't sleep untill 3am. Looks like they were staying here for weeks, and possibly they come here every year. So watch it. No fun at all :) (for us at least)
1 minute down the road is another campsite (Picnic Bay), we picked the wrong one ;).
Only negative camping-experience in NZ, and it wasn't for the campsite.

Reviewed over 6 years ago and experienced in January 2013

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Ton Franke

Switzerland

Ranking: 6/10

Very basic, cheap, nice views of the Sounds.

Reviewed over 6 years ago

Danielle

Austria

Ranking: 10/10

Adventure at its best. Located in the middle of nowhere, but definitely worth the travel.

Reviewed over 7 years ago and experienced in February 2012

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Richard Broughton

New Zealand

Ranking: 9/10

Small, great location, close to Portage Hotel.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

Kasia Robshaw

United Kingdom

Ranking: 8/10

Fab location on the shores of the Sound. Great views, toilets clean and well maintained.

Reviewed over 8 years ago

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Bert Wierzy

Germany

Ranking: 7/10

A beautiful view of the nature at the end of the queen charlotte track

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in November 2009

Dermot Bryne

Ireland

Ranking: 8/10

Fantastic location, great view, great price.

Reviewed over 9 years ago and experienced in November 2009

DOC Managed

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