Nydia Campsite
Backcountry campsiteLocated in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area, MarlboroughDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Located in a sheltered, scenic bay with opportunities for walking, biking and boating.
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.
Contact
Nelson/Tasman/Marlborough information
Regional DOC service centre.
Nearby stops
Harvey Bay Campsite
Standard • Marlborough • 4.8 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
Matai Bay Hut
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Pipi Beach Campsite
Backcountry • Marlborough • 7.3 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
Tawa Bay Campsite
Backcountry • Marlborough • 9.3 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
Jacobs Bay Campsite
Backcountry • Marlborough • 9.7 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
All details
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sitesWater from tap - not treatedboil before useToilets - non-flushToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- BoatingMountain bikingWalking and tramping
- Access
- BoatFootMountain bike
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 8
- Bookable
- Yes
- Category
- Backcountry
- Dogs
- Dogs with a DOC permit only. Contact closest DOC office to get a permit.
- Location
- Located in Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere and Kenepuru Sound area
- Toilets
- Yes
- Drinking water
- untreated
- Reservations
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
- View source data
Map and tracks
Track lines: DOC Te Papa Atawhai. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.41.15009° S, 173.78239° 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.