Whatamango Bay Campsite
Standard campsiteLocated in Queen Charlotte Sound/Tōtaranui area, MarlboroughOpen
- Sites
- 50
- Booking
- Can book
- Cost
- from $15
- Power
- None
- Toilet
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Boil first
- Dogs
- No dogs
Getting there
From Picton head east past Waikawa on Port Underwood Rd for 10 km to Whatamango Bay.
Sealed, narrow, winding road to camp entrance.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Topo map: LINZ, CC BY 4.0. 41.26870° S, 174.07427° E
About this place
Camp beside the beach - fish, explore, enjoy the peace. Ideally placed and recommended for catching late/early Picton ferries (15-min from the terminal).
Know before you go
Camp rules
All groups must include a responsible adult 18+. Quiet hours are from 9:30 pm – 6:30 am. Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites. No chainsaws, generators or compressors allowed.
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. Book Whatamango Bay Campsite online Your booking will be for a site, which will be allocated or selected on arrival.
Source: DOC Te Papa Atawhai.
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Walks nearby
Kumutoto Bay Track
Easy • 1 hr return • 6.88 km away
Governors Bay Track
Easiest • 10 min one way • 8.81 km away
Mistletoe Bay tracks
Easy • 45 - 60 min return • 10.03 km away
Momorangi Forest Experience Walk
Easy • 20 min return • 11.07 km away
Mount Robertson tracks
Advanced • 8-12 hrs return • 6.4 or 7.1 km • 11.37 km away
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
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Sources
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.
- OpenStreetMap Campsites · ODbL (Open Database License)Contains information from OpenStreetMap, made available under the ODbL.
- 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).