Moawhitu Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves, MarlboroughOpen
- Sites
- 11
- Booking
- Not bookable
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
Barge your own vehicle or take a water taxi from Te Aumiti/French Pass to Kapowai, and then continue on foot, mountain bike, quad bike or vehicle along the 27 km road to Moawhitu in Greville Harbour/Wharariki. Or boat or fly by private aircraft to Moawhitu.
If driving, it's essential you have a 4WD vehicle and experience – the last 2 km of the road is steep, narrow and winding. The surface can be slippery after rain and there are steep drop offs.
The camp is a 1.5 km walk from the beach and a 1 km walk from the airstrip. There is no vehicle access to the airstrip, but you can drive to the camp.
Moawhitu is exposed to high winds and rough seas so extreme care needs to be taken when leaving boats and aircraft overnight. No public moorings are available.
There is a landing fee of $10.00 at the airstrip, which can be purchased over the phone by calling +64 3 546 8210.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 40.80563° S, 173.81550° E
About this place
Stunning, remote campsite near to a surf beach with good fishing, hunting, tramping and mountain biking nearby.
Know before you go
Rubbish
All rubbish must be taken out with you.
No fires
Fires not permitted at any time.
Water safety
If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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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).
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- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.