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Harvey Bay campsite

Tennyson Inlet, Marlborough

Large flat DOC camp in Tennyson Inlet, reached over the Ōpōuri Saddle.

Price
DOC fee, check current rate
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
24 hours
Sites
25
Harvey Bay campsite
Department of Conservation · CC BY 4.0

A big grassy flat at the head of a quiet inlet, with plenty of room and sheltered water. The road over the saddle is steep and narrow so towing is not advised.

Good to know

  • Not suitable for light towing vehicles
  • Check road works
Best time
Summer
Open
All year
Getting there
27 km of sealed, steep, winding road.
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

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