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Moawhitu Campsite

DOC permit needed for dogs

Dogs with a DOC permit only

A DOC dog permit is required here, before you arrive. Dogs are only allowed on this land with a Department of Conservation permit, sorted ahead of time; permits are not issued at the campsite. Get the permit below.
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Get the dog permit

Dogs are only allowed at Moawhitu Campsite with a Department of Conservation permit, sorted before you arrive. We have drafted the email for you: it reaches the Picton DOC office, which looks after the Marlborough Sounds. Add your details and send it.

Email DOC for the permit

Opens your email app, addressed to [email protected]. You can also call DOC on 0800 275 362.

  1. Apply before you travel. A permit can take up to five days, and it is not issued at the campsite.
  2. Add your dog's details. Include the microchip and council registration numbers and your trip dates. The draft has a line for each.
  3. Wait for DOC to confirm. They reply with the permit or tell you what else they need, such as proof of aversion training.
FeeNo fee
Sites11
CategoryBasic
BookingFirst come
Facilities
Non-poweredToilets - non-flushWater from tapPhone
Getting there
Boat4WD

About this campsite

Stunning, remote campsite near to a surf beach with good fishing, hunting, tramping and mountain biking nearby.

Department of Conservation

Fires: No fires allowed

Getting there

Barge your own vehicle or take a water taxi from Te Aumiti/French Pass to Kapowai, and then continue on foot, mountain bike, quad bike or vehicle along the 27 km road to Moawhitu in Greville Harbour/Wharariki. Or boat or fly by private aircraft to Moawhitu. If driving, it's essential you have a 4WD vehicle and experience – the last 2 km of the road is steep, narrow and winding. The surface can be slippery after rain and there are steep drop offs. The camp is a 1.5 km walk from the beach and a 1

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Department of Conservation

Before you go

Rubbish All rubbish must be taken out with you. No fires Fires not permitted at any time. Water safety If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .

Department of Conservation

Nearest dog-friendly tracks

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, straight-line distance.

Green Lake Walk [PRIVATE PROPERTY] 14.4 km away · Moderate Blue Lake Track 15.2 km away · Easy Lake Okaro Walkway 15.9 km away · Easy Hannahs Bay Reserve Loop 18.8 km away · Easy Kerosene Creek Trail 19.5 km away · Easy Mokopuna Track 19.8 km away · Easy

Sourced from the Department of Conservation. The campsite facts and the dog rule on this page come from DOC and are used under CC BY 4.0. Details change with the seasons, the DOC page is the source of truth. The terrain drawing above is our own, computed from elevation data.

Location -38.1850, 176.5031 · View this campsite on doc.govt.nz