Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand
Whites Bay Campsite
Blenheim area
Whites Bay Campsite has 30 sites close to a surf beach at Pukatea/Whites Bay. Drive in from SH1 at Tuamarina along Hunter Road and Rarangi Beach Road. You can walk, fish, swim and kayak from the camp. Fires are not permitted at any time, vehicles are not allowed on the beach, and the gate is locked overnight in peak season.
Whites Bay Campsite is a campground in Blenheim area, Marlborough, New Zealand, with 30 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Whites Bay Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 30 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 30 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $15 per night
- Child (5–17): $7.50 per night
- Infant (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Rules and limits
- Not available: fires not permitted at any time
- No vehicles on beach
- Getting there
- Driving from SH1 at Tuamarina via Hunter Road and Rarangi Beach Road
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.38291, 174.05709
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Whites Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Rarangi CampsiteBlenheim area1.4 km (0.9 mi)
- Whatamango Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area12.8 km (8 mi)
- Momorangi CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area15.7 km (9.8 mi)
- Aussie Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area16.2 km (10.1 mi)
- Davies Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area17.5 km (10.9 mi)
- Mistletoe Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area19.2 km (11.9 mi)
Whites Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Whites Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Whites Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Whites Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 30 sites at Whites Bay Campsite.
How much does Whites Bay Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $15 NZD per night; Child (5–17) $7.50 NZD per night; Infant (0–4) free.
When is Whites Bay Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Blenheim area?
In New Zealand, call 111 for police, fire or ambulance, and for search and rescue.
Hut, campsite, region and location data: Department of Conservation (DOC), Crown copyright, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International.