The
Official Site for the Queen Charlotte Track, Marlborough, New Zealand
Accommodation
Campsites & Shelters
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Campsites &
Shelters
 There
are seven Department of Conservation (DOC) campsites,
each with toilets and a water supply.
Camping fees, for all DOC campsites, should be
deposited in the self-registration boxes at the
campsites, or paid to the DOC office in Picton.
Some Accommodation Operators also have campsites
for walkers and bikers to use along the track.
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Campsites
& Shelters:
Please note when using
DOC Campsites:
- Fires: No open fires are
permitted. The use of gas cookers if preferred.
 Cooking:
There are no cooking facilities at the campsites.
- Water: It is advisable
to carry water between the Kenepuru and Te
Mahia Bay saddles. Please use water in the
campsites sparingly.
- Private land: Sections
of the track cross private land. Please respect
the owners’ property, and do not take
vehicles, firearms or dogs on the track.
- Rubbish: There are no rubbish
facilities on the track. Please take your
rubbish away with you.
- Wasps: Wasps are common
in late summer and autumn. Carry anti-histamines
if you are allergic to their stings.
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