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Picnic Bay Campsite

Picnic Bay Campsite is a DOC Standard Campsite situated right on the foreshore of Kenepuru Sound in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. The site offers direct access to the water and is well suited to sea kayaking, motor boating, fishing, and bird watching.

Basic facilities include toilets, tap water, and picnic tables. The campsite is reached via Kenepuru Road past Portage — a narrow, winding route that requires careful driving.

Travellers should check current road conditions with the Marlborough District Council before visiting, as severe weather has periodically restricted access. Open fires are not permitted on site at any time.


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