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Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand

Jacobs Bay Campsite

Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area

Jacobs Bay Campsite is a small camp of 8 sites, reached by boat only. There is no jetty, so you land on the beach. It is sheltered from the prevailing northwest winds and has a picnic area by the beach. Short walks and water-based activities are nearby. Fires are not permitted at any time.

Jacobs Bay Campsite is a campground in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, Marlborough, New Zealand, with 8 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.

Book with DOCDOC page for Jacobs Bay Campsite

How booking Jacobs Bay Campsite works

Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 8 sites.

Checked against the agency page on 31 October 2026.

At a glance

Type
Campground · DOC category: Backcountry
Sites
8 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.

Rules and limits
  • Not available: fires not permitted at any time
Getting there
  • Boat access only; no jetty, landing via the beach
Booked through
DOC bookings
Location
-41.10968, 173.88482

In an emergency, call 111.

This page has no PermitSnag alert for Jacobs Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.

Nearby places to stay

Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.

Jacobs Bay Campsite: questions

Do I need to book Jacobs Bay Campsite ahead?

Yes. Jacobs Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).

How many sites does Jacobs Bay Campsite have?

Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 8 sites at Jacobs Bay Campsite.

How much does Jacobs 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 Jacobs 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.