Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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Whatamango Bay Campsite

Camp beside the beach - fish, explore, enjoy the peace. Ideally placed and recommended for catching late/early Picton ferries (15-min from the terminal).

Marlborough, New Zealand

Campsite DOC Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area

Last Updated: 27th Jul 2026

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-41.26882, 174.07436

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About this campsite

Facilities

  • Water is from a stream – you may wish to boil, treat or filter before use.
  • No rubbish facilities are provided – take all rubbish with you when you leave.

Part of the riverbank is eroded and visitors should not camp close to any taped off areas. 

Facilities

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

Activities

Boating, Fishing, Walking and tramping

Fees and bookings

Fees

  • Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
  • Child (5–17 years): $7.50 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.

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

More details

Access: Campervan, Car, Caravan

Landscape: Coastal

Dogs: No dogs.

Sites: 0 powered, 50 unpowered

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