Davies Bay Campsite
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area • Marlborough
Alerts
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- About
- Large waterfront site on a shallow bay great for boating and swimming. Choose a waterfront site or bush clearing to camp in. Walking, cycling or boat access only.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Kayaking and canoeing, Mountain biking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat, Foot, Mountain bike
- Unpowered sites
- 25
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 Davies Bay Campsite online.
Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
Getting there
Boat access or walk in from the Queen Charlotte Track.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
Grove Arm, Queen Charlotte Sound.
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1678790, N5432793
Latitude: -41.25231, Longitude: 173.94073
Know before you go
Fires
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the campsite