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The Wharehunga Bay Camping Ground is a north facing site which is a great base for water based activities in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound. Good for sea-kayaking.
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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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Overnight Camping Site Cost |
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Overnight Camping Site CostWhat is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight? ![]() Low Cost Camping You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged. |
Overnight Stay Rules |
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Overnight Stay RulesWhat 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 |
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Campsite Managing OrganisationWhat 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 |
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Maximum Sites AvailableHow 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. 8 sites |
Water Supply |
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Water SupplyIs there fresh water available? Water supply available A supply of fresh water is available. Untreated water. You may wish to boil or treat it before drinking. |
Booking Required |
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Booking RequiredIs 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 |
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DOC Campsite CategoryWhat 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 |
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Campfire RulesWhat are the rules for open air fires? Fires prohibited There is a total fire ban -no fires are permitted. Fires are not permitted at any time. |
Toilet |
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ToiletIs there a toilet available? Public toilet There are toilet facilities available to the general public. |
Vehicle Access |
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Vehicle AccessCan vehicles drive in? No vehicle access This location is not accessible in a vehicle. Boat access only |
Dogs |
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DogsDoes this establishment allow dogs? ![]() No dogs allowed The location does not allow dogs under normal conditions. Their may be be exceptions granted under specific circumstances eg. guide dogs. |
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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 😍
Cymen Crick