Schoolhouse Bay Campsite
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area • Marlborough
Alerts
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- About
- A sheltered east-facing bay with walking, boating, mountain biking and fishing close by.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Toilets - non-flush
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Boating, Fishing, Mountain biking, Walking and tramping
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Boat, Foot, Mountain bike
- Unpowered sites
- 6
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.
Te Araroa – The Trail Pass
Te Araroa Trail walkers should register and purchase the Te Araroa Trail Pass.
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 Schoolhouse Bay Campsite online.
Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
Getting there
The camp is at Resolution Bay, Queen Charlotte Sound.
Walk or mountain bike to the camp on the Queen Charlotte Track.
Or you can access the camp via boat. There is no jetty at the camp, the closest jetty is at Resolution Bay, a 20 minute walk away. You will need to cross private land and pay a fee to the landowners.
Tracks to this campsite
Location
NZTM2000 coordinates: E1702842, N5448159.
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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