DOC campsite
Nydia Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area • Marlborough
Backcountry Campsite8 sitesBookable
Alerts
Notice
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- About
- Located in a sheltered, scenic bay with opportunities for walking, biking and boating.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Mountain biking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat, Foot, Mountain bike
- 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
Know before you go
No fires
Fires not permitted at any time.
Conserve water
Tap water comes from the creek. During dry summers or drought conditions, the creek may be dry, and tap water may be exhausted – you will need to conserve water.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
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