Kenepuru Head Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area • Marlborough
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- About
- Picturesque setting and a great base for a range of activities, including boating, fishing, walking and mountain biking on the nearby Queen Charlotte Track.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shelter for cooking
- Shower - cold
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible with assistance
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Fishing, Mountain biking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat, Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 19
About this campsite
Camp rules
- All groups must include a responsible adult 18+.
- Quiet hours are from 9.30 pm to 6.30 am.
- Generators from 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm only.
- Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites.
- No rubbish facilities are provided – take all rubbish with you when you leave.
Fees and bookings
Fees
9 February to 25 December
- Adult (18+ years): $10 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $5 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
26 December to 8 February
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5 - 17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Payment
- Online year round when you make a booking.
- Cash – bring the correct amount as we cannot give change.
- Sounds Campground Passes, pre-purchased through i-SITEs.
- Credit card / eftpos when host is present, usually November to March.
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite Pass bookings must be booked online before occupying a site. If you do not book, bookings may be made by campground staff (if present) and will incur a $10 service charge. Sites may not be available if you do not book.
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 Kenepuru Head Campsite online.
Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Getting there
Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive at Linkwater into Kenepuru Road and follow for 40 km to Kenepuru Head. Sealed, narrow and winding road.
The closest boat launching is at Sandy Bay, 2.5 kms before the camp travelling from Portage.
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1693687, N5441491
Latitude: -41.17382446, Longitude: 174.1180851
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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