DOC campsite
Ferndale Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area • Marlborough
Backcountry Campsite4 sitesBookable
Alerts
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- About
- Camp beside a sandy beach, rare in the Sounds), that is sheltered from the norwesterly wind. Enjoy short walks, picnicking and water-based activities.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Kayaking and canoeing, Picnicking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat
- Unpowered sites
- 4
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.
Getting there
Boat access only to Kenepuru Sound.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1681490, N5439692
Latitude: -41.19005942, Longitude: 173.97182181
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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