Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand
Tawa Bay Campsite
Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area
Tawa Bay Campsite is a scenic 4-site camp on Tennyson Inlet in Pelorus Sound. It suits kayaks and boating. A DOC Campsite Pass can be used here. Fires are not permitted at any time.
Tawa Bay 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 Tawa Bay 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.
- Rules and limits
- Not available: fires not permitted at any time
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.07204, 173.82370
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Tawa Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Elaine Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area4.9 km (3 mi)
- Jacobs Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area6.6 km (4.1 mi)
- Harvey Bay CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area8.7 km (5.4 mi)
- Nydia CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area9.3 km (5.8 mi)
- French Pass CampsiteFrench Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves16.3 km (10.1 mi)
- Putanui Point CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area17 km (10.6 mi)
Tawa Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Tawa Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Tawa Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Tawa Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 4 sites at Tawa Bay Campsite.
How much does Tawa 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 Tawa 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.