Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Kenepuru Head Campsite

Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of activities, including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track.

Marlborough, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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-41.17382, 174.11809

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About this campsite

Camp rules

  • All groups must include a responsible adult 18+.
  • Quiet hours are from 9.30 pm to 6.30 am.
  • Generators from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm only.
  • Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites.
  • No rubbish facilities are provided – take all rubbish with you when you leave.

Facilities

Non-powered/tent sites, Shelter for cooking, Shower - cold, Water from tap - not treated, boil before use, Wheelchair accessible with assistance, Toilets - non-flush, Toilets, Water supply

Activities

Boating, Fishing, Mountain biking, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

9 February to 25 December

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

26 December to 8 February

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
  • Infant (0 - 4 years): free

Payment

  • Online year round when you make a booking.
  • Cash – bring the correct amount as we cannot give change.
  • Sounds Campground Passes, pre-purchased through i-SITEs.
  • Credit card / eftpos when host is present, usually November to March.

Passes

The can be used at this campsite. 

Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book. 

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.

Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.

More details

Access: Boat, Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.

Sites: 0 powered, 19 unpowered

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