Schoolhouse Bay Campsite, Marlborough - DOC Campsite

A sheltered east-facing bay with walking, boating, mountain biking and fishing close by.

Marlborough, New Zealand

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Campsite DOC Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Yes

Bookable

10m

Approx. elevation

-41.11135, 174.22488

Coordinates

Image: Margot Ferrier | DOC

Campsite Map

Facilities

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

Activities

Boating, Fishing, 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.

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

More details

Access: Boat, Foot, Mountain bike

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 6 unpowered

Trails

Schoolhouse Bay Campsite can be accessed on the trails Cove to Cove and Queen Charlotte Ultramarathon from our trail directory.

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