Campground · Marlborough, New Zealand
Wharehunga Bay Campsite
Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area
Wharehunga Bay Campsite is a north-facing camp of 10 sites on the northern side of Arapawa Island. It serves as a base for water-based activities in the outer Queen Charlotte Sound.
Wharehunga Bay Campsite is a campground in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area, Marlborough, New Zealand, with 10 sites. You book it ahead through DOC bookings.
How booking Wharehunga Bay Campsite works
Department of Conservation (DOC) takes the bookings for this campground. Booking system: DOC bookings. DOC lists 10 sites.
At a glance
- Type
- Campground · DOC category: Backcountry
- Sites
- 10 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
- -41.17971, 174.29105
In an emergency, call 111.
This page has no PermitSnag alert for Wharehunga 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 Reserve4.9 km (3 mi)
- Ngaruru Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area8.3 km (5.2 mi)
- Schoolhouse Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area9.4 km (5.8 mi)
- Cannibal Cove CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area12 km (7.5 mi)
- Bay Of Many Coves CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area12.5 km (7.8 mi)
- Camp Bay CampsiteQueen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area13.4 km (8.3 mi)
Wharehunga Bay Campsite: questions
Do I need to book Wharehunga Bay Campsite ahead?
Yes. Wharehunga Bay Campsite is booked online through DOC bookings, run by Department of Conservation (DOC).
How many sites does Wharehunga Bay Campsite have?
Department of Conservation (DOC) lists 10 sites at Wharehunga Bay Campsite.
How much does Wharehunga 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.