Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Waimaru Campsite

This isolated campsite near the water is great for those who want to get away from it all and experience the remoteness of a road end campsite in the outer Pelorus Sound.

Marlborough, New Zealand

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Campsite DOC Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Yes

Bookable

10m

Approx. elevation

-41.08066, 174.03187

Coordinates

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Facilities

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

Activities

Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing, Swimming

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: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 30 unpowered

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