Whites Bay Campsite
Blenheim area • Marlborough
Alerts
Check the DOC website for current alerts and conditions before you go. This site gets current alert info from DOC, but is not an official source of information.
- About
- This camp has lovely scenery and is close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sites
- Shower - cold
- Toilets - flush
- Water from tap - not treated, boil before use
- Wheelchair accessible
- Toilets
- Water supply
- Activities
- Fishing, Kayaking and canoeing, Swimming
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Landscape
- Coastal
- Access
- Campervan, Car, Caravan
- Unpowered sites
- 30
Fees and bookings
Fees
- Adult (18+ years): $15 per night
- Child (5–17 years): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0 - 4 years): free
Passes
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Campsite zones
See a map of White Bay Campsite zones (PDF,44K)
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 Whites Bay Campsite online
Book well in advance for the peak period from 1 December - 28 February and for public holiday weekends.
Getting there
8 km north of Blenheim, turn off SH1 at Tuamarina into Hunter Rd, left into Pembers Rd/Rarangi Rd, and follow left into Rarangi Beach Rd. Take sharp left into Port Underwood Rd and follow to the campsite.
Location
NZTM2000: E1688387, N5418196
Latitude: -41.38290841, Longitude: 174.05708957
Know before you go
- No vehicles on beach.
- Fires not permitted at any time.
- Watch out for wasps, especially in late summer and autumn.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing.
Late arrivals/early departures
The gate to the campsite is locked overnight during the peak season.
If you're arriving late via Picton ferry (after 8 pm) or have an early departure time (before 7 am) Whites Bay Campsite is not suitable during the peak period (Labour weekend to Easter).
In this case we recommend Whatamango Bay Campsite (15 minutes from the ferry terminal in Picton). It has wide open spaces, is quicker to get to and easier to get in and out of.
Activities
Go walking, fishing, swimming or kayaking from here.
Nearby
Weather
Forecast at the campsite