Moawhitu Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves, MarlboroughDOC data as at 20 September 2026
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.
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
South Arm Campsite
Basic • Marlborough • 4.3 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
Mill Arm Campsite
Basic • Marlborough • 4.4 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
Penguin Bay Campsite
Basic • Marlborough • 8.9 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets
Lucky Bay Campsite
Basic • Marlborough • 10.2 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
French Pass Campsite
Standard • Marlborough • 13.6 km
Boat launching • Jetty • Non-powered/tent sites
All details
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sitesWater from tap - not treatedboil before useToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- FishingHuntingMountain bikingWalking and tramping
- Access
- Boat4WD
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 11
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
- Location
- Located in French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.40.80563° S, 173.81550° E
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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.