Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Picnic Bay Campsite

This is a scenic area with walking, sea kayaking, motor boating, kayaking, fishing and bird watching.

Marlborough, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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-41.19528, 174.04646

Picnic Bay Campsite

Campsite Map

Facilities

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

Activities

Boating, Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing, 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. 

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.

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, 3 unpowered

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