Penguin Bay Campsite

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Penguin Bay Campsite

D'Urville Island

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Location in Outer Marlborough Sounds

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Penguin Bay Camping Ground

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Information

Boat access only

The Penguin Bay Camping Ground is a remote campsite on D'Urville Island. No fires permitted at any time.

Details

Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Outer Marlborough Sounds

Categories
  • Basic Camping
  • Free
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Free Camping (NZ$0)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Free Camping (NZ$0)

Free Camping (NZ$0)

It costs nothing to stay overnight. In general this means that you should not expect any facilities.

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

Department of Conservation

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.

Only 2 sites available

Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

From stream - Boil before drinking

Shower

  • No shower

Shower

Is there a shower at this location?

No shower

No shower is available.

Dump Station

  • No

Dump Station

Dump stations allow the safe disposal of sewage and greywater from self-contained vehicles. Does this site have a dump station?

No

No

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.

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.

Powered Sites

  • No

Powered Sites

Does this establishment have powered sites?

No

No

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Vehicle Access

  • No

Vehicle Access

Can vehicles drive in?

No

No

Boat access only

Large Vehicle Access

  • No

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No

No

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Basic Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Basic Campsite

Department of Conservation Basic Campsites have very limited facilities so you need to be fully self-sufficient. There are basic toilets and water from a tank, stream or lake. Access may be by road or boat. Basic Campsites generally can not be booked.

Pets

  • No

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

No

No

Contact

Calllocal

Callintl

Accommodation

  • Unpowered Campsite

    Number of tent sites - 2.

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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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