Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand
Ferndale Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area
Ferndale Campsite is a four-site camp on Kenepuru Sound that you reach by boat only. It has a sandy beach, which is rare in the Sounds, and it is sheltered from the northwesterly wind. Short walks, picnicking and water-based activities are on offer.
Ferndale Campsite is a campground in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, Marlborough, New Zealand, with 4 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Ferndale Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 4 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Backcountry
- Sites
- 4 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
- Boat access only to Kenepuru Sound
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.19006, 173.97182
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Ferndale Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Mistletoe Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area3.6 km (2.2 mi)
- Cowshed Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area5.2 km (3.2 mi)
- Picnic Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area6.3 km (3.9 mi)
- Nikau Cove CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area6.5 km (4 mi)
- Davies Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area7.4 km (4.6 mi)
- Black Rock CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area7.9 km (4.9 mi)
Ferndale Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Ferndale Campsite ahead?
Yes. Ferndale Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Ferndale Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 4 sites at Ferndale Campsite.
How much does Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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.