Elaine Bay Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area • Marlborough
Alerts
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- About
- This campsite offers a good base for exploring Pelorus Sound by boat and walking or mountain biking nearby tracks.
- Facilities
- Jetty
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 20
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 hut is fully booked.
- No spaces are kept for visitors 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
Turn off SH 6 north of Rai Valley into Ronga Road, which becomes Croisilles-French Pass Road. Continue through Okiwi Bay and after approx. 10 km turn into Elaine Bay Road. Follow to end.
Access is by a sealed, narrow, winding road.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1664594, N5454889
Latutude: -41.05527979, Longitude: 173.76967494
Know before you go
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
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