The Culverden Domain Camping Ground is administered by the local Culverden Community Committee. There are powered and non powered sites, toilets, showers and kitchen facilities are available.
There is no requirement to book. Charges are here Payment can be made via the payment box inside the camp.
Please Note: All waste must be disposed of during transfer station opening hours or taken with you when you leave. Click here to check the Transfer Station opening hours
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-4-12 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
Explore Kenepuru Sound by boat, walk or mountain bike the nearby Queen Charlotte Track or relax by the water surrounded by native bush.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-4-12 > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
Cow Shed Bay is near the foreshore or on the inland side of the road. Enjoy boating, fishing, walking, mountain biking or relaxing in this popular campsite. Portage is nearby (500m) where there is a shop with basic supplies and accommodation with a bar and restaurant. Number of tent sites - 30. Flush toilets.
Turn onto Tennyson Inlet Road at Rai Valley and this camp is about half a
kilometre over a bridge on the right. Freedom camping is available outside the fence.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Fees
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
Adult (18+ years): $6 per night
Child (5 - 17 years): $3 per night
Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
A remote campsite with hunting and water-based activities near by.
Bookings not required - first come, first served.
Fires are not permitted at any time. See fire rules on conservation land.
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-4-12 > Camp Bay Campsite limited water supply > Kenepuru Road closed to visitors
This is in a sheltered bay with fishing, boating, walking, mountain biking, plus a lodge with a bar, small shop and restaurant nearby.
Mountain bikes are only permitted on the Queen Charlotte Track between Ship Cove and Camp Bay between 1 March and 30 November.
In December, January and February you can only mountain bike from Camp Bay to Punga Cove or to Kenepuru Saddle via the direct track to the road.
Fees:
Payment with a DOC Campsite Pass is preferred. Otherwise, pay your fees with cash at the self-registration stand at the campsite or to the camp warden if present. Put the correct fee in the envelope provided and place the receipt section of the envelope on your vehicle or tent.
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Alerts Modified Date: 2024-4-12 > Flood damage and restrictions for Marlborough Sounds roads
Butchers Flat Number of tent sites - 20. This grassy flat camping area was once a gold mining area. Picnic, swim or fish in the Wakamarina River and walk or mountain bike on the nearby Doom or Wakamarina Tracks.
Road end, Wakamarina Road near Canvastown between Blenheim and Nelson.
Bookings:
Bookings not required - first come, first served
Studio - Queen & Single
Studio - Queen
Studio - Access
One Bedroom - Queen & Single
One Bedroom - Queen & Two Singles
One Bedroom with King and queen
Two Bedroom
Spa Suite
Double Spa Unit
One Bedroom - Double Family Spa
Blenheim Palms Motel is situated approximately 100 meters to the central restaurants, bars, cafes, supermarkets, shops, and a 5-minute walk from the Marlborough Conference Centre and ASB Theatre. The Blenheim Palms Motel offers elegant, individually styled motel rooms with FREE WiFi and SKY GUEST SELECT 50+ CHANNELS. Some accommodation offers a hot tub or spa bath.
This is a large park set over two distinct areas, divided by SH1 and bordered by a meandering river. The main camping area is by the river with tree plantings that divide many of the power sites. The grounds are level and spacious with many shady trees and about 160 sites to choose from. This area has its own excellent amenity blocks with kitchens and dining, ablutions, laundries and disability units. There is a TV room and internet access as well as a swimming pool, trampoline, children’s playground, and undercover BBQ area. Have a dip in the spa pool, there is a dump point and car wash also available on site. Try fishing for your dinner in the river or explore the area on a bike available for hire.
The children can have fun on the hire pedal cars too. A tavern and fast food
outlet is nearby, with a dairy right next door. Your hosts are Leon and Min and their friendly team. Please check current prices on the booking site. Prices are subject to change during peak times.
Not many sites available on the edge of this busy backpacker complex, and small vans only due to parking room. This is a young person's paradise, looks like a great social atmosphere. Has all the normal amenities that are needed, a bit messy but not too bad. A pool to cool down in, and a very sociable outside BBQ area, as well as an outside covered porch area to grab a book or answer your emails. Your host is Barry.
The rates are detailed in this table: