Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand
Elaine Bay Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area
Elaine Bay Campsite has 20 sites at the end of Elaine Bay Road, a sealed road that is narrow and winding. It makes a base for exploring Pelorus Sound by boat. Walking and mountain biking tracks are nearby.
Elaine Bay Campsite is a campground in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, Marlborough, New Zealand, with 20 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Elaine Bay Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 20 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Standard
- Sites
- 20 sites
- Season
- “Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027.”
- Fees (NZD)
- Adult (18+): $10 per night
- Child (5–17): $5 per night
- Infant (0–4): free
As DOC states them on 2026-10-31. Check the DOC page before you book.
- Getting there
- Sealed, narrow, winding road to the end of Elaine Bay Road
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.05528, 173.76957
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Elaine Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Tawa Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area4.9 km (3 mi)
- Harvey Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area7.6 km (4.7 mi)
- Nydia CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area10.6 km (6.6 mi)
- Jacobs Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area11.4 km (7.1 mi)
- French Pass CampsiteFrench Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves15.6 km (9.7 mi)
- Putanui Point CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area20.3 km (12.6 mi)
Elaine Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Elaine Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Elaine Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Elaine Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 20 sites at Elaine Bay Campsite.
How much does Elaine Bay Campsite cost?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists: Adult (18+) $10 NZD per night; Child (5–17) $5 NZD per night; Infant (0–4) free.
When is Elaine Bay Campsite open?
Department of Conservation (DOC) says: "Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027."
What is the emergency number at Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound 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.