
Harvey Bay Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area • Marlborough
Alerts
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- About
- A large, flat, sheltered camping area that makes a great base for exploring Tennyson Inlet and the nearby area by boat, on foot,or by mountain bike.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Mountain biking, Picnicking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
- 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.
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
Turn off SH6 north of Rai Valley onto Ronga Road, right onto Opouri Road/Tennyson Inlet Road, follow this for 27 km over the Opouri Saddle to the campsite on the left.
Access is on a sealed road which is steep, winding and narrow and not suitable for light towing vehicles. Boat access: 2 km from Duncan Bay.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1662194, N5447290
Latitude: -41.11878867, Longitude: 173.74322209
Know before you go
Camp rules
- All groups must include a responsible adult 18+.
- No fires at all times.
- Quiet hours are from 9.30 pm – 6.30 am.
- Generators allowed from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm only.
- Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Activities
The Nydia Track start is only 3km away in Duncan Bay.
There are boat launching ramps and picnic areas in Duncan and Penzance Bays.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the campsite