DOC campsite
Jacobs Bay Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area • Marlborough
Backcountry Campsite8 sitesBookable
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- About
- Enjoy short walks and water-based activities at this campsite, which is sheltered from the prevailing northwest winds.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Picnicking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat
- Unpowered sites
- 8
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
Inner Pelorus Sound. Boat access only.
There is no jetty at Jacobs Bay so the only access to Jacobs Bay Campsite and picnic area is via the beach.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1674292, N5448690.
Know before you go
Fires are not permitted at any time.
Jacobs Bay – Fairy Bay Track is closed due to a slip that has damaged the track.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
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