10 Rankers Reviews
7 Face-to-Face
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.
There are restrictions on Kenepuru Road, which provides access to Cowshed Bay, Keneperu Head, Nikau Cove and Picnic Bay campsites.
Visitors will need to check open hours and other restrictions on the Marlborough District Council information map before accessing the campsites.
First published on 21 July 2021. Last reviewed on 21 April 2022.Feature | Value | Info |
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Organisation |
DOC Marlborough Central government organisation |
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Location |
South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds |
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Gina Schopfer
Ranking: 2/10
The site is currently closed because the road suffered a slip
Mike R
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.
Loesje
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.
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Ton Franke
Ranking: 6/10
Very basic, cheap, nice views of the Sounds.
Danielle
Ranking: 10/10
Adventure at its best. Located in the middle of nowhere, but definitely worth the travel.
Richard Broughton
Ranking: 9/10
Small, great location, close to Portage Hotel.
Kasia Robshaw
Ranking: 8/10
Fab location on the shores of the Sound. Great views, toilets clean and well maintained.
Bert Wierzy
Ranking: 7/10
A beautiful view of the nature at the end of the queen charlotte track
Dermot Bryne
Ranking: 8/10
Fantastic location, great view, great price.
rowan bryant
Ranking: 10/10
Great spot with fresh water, compost toilet and spectacular views!
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 😍