Aussie Bay Campsite
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area • Marlborough
Alerts
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- About
- A tranquil setting beside the sea, with a range of activities nearby including walking and mountain biking on the Queen Charlotte Track.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Mountain biking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Campervan, Car
- Unpowered sites
- 6
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 DOC Campsite Pass 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.
Getting there
Off Queen Charlotte Drive in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 15 km from Picton. Near Momorangi Bay. Sealed road is narrow and winding.
Access by steep driveway, tight turning for long vehicles. OK for motorhomes up to 7 metres.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1677790, N5430594
Latitude: -41.27233979, Longitude: 173.92878159
Know before you go
Camp rules
- All groups must include a responsible adult that is at least 18 years of age.
- Quiet hours are from 9:30 pm – 6:30 am.
- Generators allowed from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm only
- Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites.
Vehicle restrictions for Queen Charlotte Drive
Any vehicle with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 3500 kg that is towing over 12.6 meters in length are not permitted, due to major flood damage from storms in August 2022.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
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Weather
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