DOC campsite
Blumine Island/ōruawairua Campsite
Blumine Island Scenic Reserve • Marlborough
Backcountry Campsite6 sitesBookable
Alerts
Notice
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- About
- North-facing seafront site on a picturesque, pest free island. Walk the track to the historic WWII gun emplacements, experience the all day 'dawn chorus' and enjoy the stunning views.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Bird and wildlife watching, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat
- Unpowered sites
- 6
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.
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.
Bookings required all year.
Getting there
Outer Queen Charlotte Sound. Boat access only.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1703485, N5441690
Latitude: -41.16952, Longitude: 174.23363
Know before you go
- The east gun emplacement is closed until further notice. Do not enter this structure.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Activities
Walk to the historic WWII gun emplacements – the track is a 1 hour walk each way.
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