Nikau Cove Campsite

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Nikau Cove Campsite

Kenepuru Sound

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Nikau Cove Camping Ground

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Information

Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive, follow Kenepuru Rd. 3 km past Portage. Road is narrow and winding.

The Nikau Cove Camping Ground is a sheltered camping site which according to customer feedback has fantastic views overlooking the ocean. Narrow windy road, take care.

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Feature Value Info

Location

South Island ▷ Marlborough ▷ Picton / Marlborough Sounds

Categories
  • Basic Camping
Feature Value Info

Overnight Camping Site Cost

  • Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Overnight Camping Site Cost

What is the approximate per-person cost to camp or park your vehicle overnight?

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

Low Cost Camping (NZ$1 to 10)

You can expect very basic facilities only and often a beautiful location. A nominal fee is charged.

Overnight Stay Rules

  • Camping and any vehicle Camping and any vehicle

Overnight Stay Rules

What are the accommodation rules for overnight stays at this campsite?

Camping and any vehicle

Camping and any vehicle

You are permitted to stay overnight and camp (with a tent) or in any vehicle.

Campsite Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed

Campsite Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this campsite?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

Department of Conservation

This campsite is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Maximum Sites Available

  • 6 to 10 sites

Maximum Sites Available

How many camping or parking sites are available for staying overnight in?

6 to 10 sites

There are between six and ten sites available to stay overnight in.

6 sites

Water Supply

  • Yes

Water Supply

Is there fresh water available?

Yes

Yes

Untreated water. Boil or treat water before drinking.

Booking Required

  • First Come, First Served

Booking Required

Is it necessary to book a campsite in advance in order to stay overnight?

First Come, First Served

First Come, First Served

Sites are allocated in a first come, first served basis. Get in early for the best spot.

DOC Campsite Category

  • DOC Standard Campsite

DOC Campsite Category

What category does this Department of Conservation (DOC) campsite fall into?

DOC Standard Campsite

Department of Conservation Standard Campsites have a more limited range of facilities and services. Toilets (usually composting or pit variety) water supply (tap, stream, or lake) and vehicle or boat access. Wood barbeques and fireplaces, showers (cold), picnic tables, a cooking shelter and rubbish bins may be provided. Standard Campsites generally can not be booked.

Pets

  • Yes

Pets

Does this establishment allow pets?

Yes

Yes

Dogs with permit allowed ph 03 520 3002. Must be on a leash.

Toilet

  • Public toilet

Toilet

Is there a toilet available?

Public toilet

There are toilet facilities available to the general public.

Long drop toilet only

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Mike R

United States

Ranking: 9/10

Nice clean basic DOC camp secluded away from road 200m with 3 sites at waters edge and three in wooded area. Wonderful view and we clammed at low tide. Pit toilet.

Reviewed about 6 years ago

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Loesje

Belgium

Ranking: 5/10

Such a nice spot, and could have been perfect.
But unfortunately a bunch of people pitched a whole village here, with an annoying amount of alcohol and noise, so didn't sleep untill 3am. Looks like they were staying here for weeks, and possibly they come here every year. So watch it. No fun at all :) (for us at least)
1 minute down the road is another campsite (Picnic Bay), we picked the wrong one ;).
Only negative camping-experience in NZ, and it wasn't for the campsite.

Reviewed almost 8 years ago and experienced in January 2013

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Ton Franke

Switzerland

Ranking: 6/10

Very basic, cheap, nice views of the Sounds.

Reviewed about 8 years ago

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Danielle

Austria

Ranking: 10/10

Adventure at its best. Located in the middle of nowhere, but definitely worth the travel.

Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in February 2012

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Richard Broughton

New Zealand

Ranking: 9/10

Small, great location, close to Portage Hotel.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

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Kasia Robshaw

United Kingdom

Ranking: 8/10

Fab location on the shores of the Sound. Great views, toilets clean and well maintained.

Reviewed almost 10 years ago

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Bert Wierzy

Germany

Ranking: 7/10

A beautiful view of the nature at the end of the queen charlotte track

Reviewed almost 11 years ago and experienced in November 2009

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Dermot Bryne

Ireland

Ranking: 8/10

Fantastic location, great view, great price.

Reviewed almost 11 years ago and experienced in November 2009

DOC Managed

Thanks to all the good people working for the NZ Department of Conservation - for all your hard work - making NZ more beautiful, accessable and healthy! Cheers 😍

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Nick Morrison

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