Bay Of Many Coves Campsite

About this campsite

A sheltered campsite amongst mānuka/kānuka on the ridgeline between the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.

This is a basic campsite with a long drop toilet and a cooking shelter with great views.

Water is collected from the shelter roof so is untreated and can be limited or unavailable during summer and droughts. Visitors will need to be self-contained with all of their own camping and cooking equipment as well as water if visiting during a dry period.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Mountain biking, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

• Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
• Child (5 - 17 years): $5 per night
• Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Te Araroa – The Trail Pass

Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the .

Bookings

Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.

• If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked.
• No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking.
• Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee.
• Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.

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Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.

More details

Access: Foot, Mountain bike

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 0 unpowered

Trails

Bay Of Many Coves Campsite can be accessed on the trail Queen Charlotte Ultramarathon from our trail directory.