Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand
Ngaruru Bay Campsite
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area
Ngaruru Bay Campsite has 4 sites on the southern shore of Arapawa Island in Tory Channel. The location is isolated and remote, and the focus is on water-based activities.
Ngaruru Bay Campsite is a campground in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area, Marlborough, New Zealand, with 4 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Ngaruru 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
- 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.
- Booked through
- DOC bookings
- Location
- -41.22737, 174.21443
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Ngaruru Bay Campsite yet. Book it with DOC.
Nearby places to stay
Straight-line distance between the agency’s map points.
- Blumine Island/ōruawairua CampsiteBlumine Island Scenic Reserve6.6 km (4.1 mi)
- Wharehunga Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area8.3 km (5.2 mi)
- Bay Of Many Coves CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area8.7 km (5.4 mi)
- Ratimera Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area8.9 km (5.5 mi)
- Kenepuru Head CampsitePelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area10 km (6.2 mi)
- Kumutoto Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area12.3 km (7.6 mi)
Ngaruru Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Ngaruru Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Ngaruru Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Ngaruru Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 4 sites at Ngaruru Bay Campsite.
How much does Ngaruru 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.
What is the emergency number at Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui 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.