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Tawa Bay Campsite

Tawa Bay Campsite is a paid conservation campsite managed by the Department of Conservation (DOC), situated in the Tennyson Inlet area of Pelorus Sound/Te Hoiere in the Marlborough Sounds region of New Zealand.

It accepts the DOC Campsite Pass and can be booked in advance. Fires are not permitted at any time. Visitors planning water activities are advised to follow safe swimming, boating, and fishing guidelines.

For information, contact the Whakatū/Nelson visitor services centre.


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