Penguin Bay Campsite
Basic campsiteLocated in French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves, MarlboroughDOC data as at 20 September 2026
About this place
Small campsite with a picturesque stream and stunning views to the mainland. Perfect for sea kayakers and boaties. Catherine Cove Resort nearby.
Know before you go
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 • 5.4 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
Mill Arm Campsite
Basic • Marlborough • 5.7 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
Lucky Bay Campsite
Basic • Marlborough • 6.5 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from stream • Toilets - non-flush
Moawhitu Campsite
Basic • Marlborough • 8.9 km
Non-powered/tent sites • Water from tap - not treated • boil before use
French Pass Campsite
Standard • Marlborough • 10.6 km
Boat launching • Jetty • Non-powered/tent sites
All details
- Facilities
- Non-powered/tent sitesWater from streamToiletsWater supply
- Activities
- BoatingKayaking and canoeing
- Access
- Boat
- Setting
- Coastal
- Unpowered sites
- 2
- Bookable
- No
- Category
- Basic
- Dogs
- No dogs.
- Location
- Located in French Pass and D'Urville Island Scenic Reserves
- Toilets
- Yes
- Reservations
- No
- Website
- This place on doc.govt.nz
- Source data
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Map
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.40.84457° S, 173.90837° E
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Sources
- 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).
- DOC Campsites · CC BY 4.0Data sourced from the Department of Conservation (DOC), New Zealand.