Bay Of Many Coves Campsite
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area • Marlborough
Alerts
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- About
- Walk or mountain bike in to this backcountry campsite in the Marlborough Sounds. Access is from the Queen Charlotte Track. There is no drive in access.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Mountain biking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Foot, Mountain bike
About this campsite
A sheltered campsite amongst mānuka/kānuka on the ridgeline between the Queen Charlotte and Kenepuru Sounds.
This is a basic campsite with a long drop toilet and a cooking shelter with great views.
Water is collected from the shelter roof so is untreated and can be limited or unavailable during summer and droughts. Visitors will need to be self-contained with all of their own camping and cooking equipment as well as water if visiting during a dry period.
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
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 Bay of Many Coves Campsite online.
Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
Getting there
Walking and mountain bike access only from the Queen Charlotte Track. It is a 3 hr walk from Kenepuru Saddle.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1695787, N5441491
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Weather
Forecast at the campsite