Aussie Bay Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area, MarlboroughOpen
Current advisories
Aussie Bay Campsite temporary closure
23 September 2026
Aussie Bay Campsite will be closed to all visitors from 5 October to 12 November 2026 for essential building works. First published on 24 September 2026.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai alerts.
- Sites
- 6
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $15
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
Off Queen Charlotte Drive in the Grove Arm of Queen Charlotte Sound, 15 km from Picton. Near Momorangi Bay. Sealed road is narrow and winding.
Access by steep driveway, tight turning for long vehicles. OK for motorhomes up to 7 metres.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.27316° S, 173.92914° E
About this place
A tranquil setting beside the sea, with a range of activities nearby including walking and mountain biking on the Queen Charlotte Track.
Know before you go
Camp rules
All groups must include a responsible adult that is at least 18 years of age. Quiet hours are from 9:30 pm – 6:30 am. Generators allowed from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm only Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites.
Vehicle restrictions for Queen Charlotte Drive
Any vehicle with a gross vehicle mass exceeding 3500 kg that is towing over 12.6 meters in length are not permitted, due to major flood damage from storms in August 2022.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Fees and bookings
The DOC Campsite Pass can be used at this campsite.
Bookings are open for stays up to 30 June 2027. If no availability shows online for your dates, the campsite is fully booked. No spaces are kept for campers arriving without a booking. Phone and in‑person bookings made at a visitor centre incur a $10 service fee. Same‑day bookings are available online until 8 pm if spaces remain.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Nearby stops
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Walks nearby
Momorangi Forest Experience Walk
Easy • 20 min return • 1.07 km away
Governors Bay Track
Easiest • 10 min one way • 3.36 km away
Mistletoe Bay tracks
Easy • 45 - 60 min return • 6.59 km away
Putanui Point Track
Easy • 30 min - boat access only • 2 km • 7.5 km away
Ferndale tracks
Easy • 15 min - 1 hr • 10.01 km away
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites (API) · CC BY 4.0Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai. Data sourced from the DOC Developer Portal (api.doc.govt.nz).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
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