Nydia Campsite
Backcountry campsiteLocated in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, MarlboroughOpen
- Sites
- 8
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $10
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Non-flush
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- DOC permit only
Getting there
We have not checked a road end or car park for this place yet, so we do not give driving directions to it. Check how to get there before you go. Some routes cross private land and need the landowner's permission.
How to get there, on doc.govt.nzMap and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.15009° S, 173.78239° E
About this place
Located in a sheltered, scenic bay with opportunities for walking, biking and boating.
On the way here
Nydia Track · 9.5 hr
Nydia campsite to Nydia Lodge turn-off (1 hr 30 min)
From the Nydia Bay campsite the track undulates through regenerating native forest, in places crossing private land. Just before the lodge turn-off you have to ford a wide stream. Nydia Lodge is a 30 min walk around the shore from the turn-off. Nydia Lodge sleeps up to 50 people (bookings required and minimum charges may apply).
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Know before you go
No fires
Fires not permitted at any time.
Conserve water
Tap water comes from the creek. During dry summers or drought conditions, the creek may be dry, and tap water may be exhausted – you will need to conserve water.
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.
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Tawa Bay Campsite
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Tawa Bay Campsite is a scenic campsite in the Marlborough region. It is well suited for kayaks and other boating activities.
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated, boil before use • Toilets - non-flush
Walks nearby
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).
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.