Nikau Cove Campsite
Dogs with a DOC permit only
Get the dog permit
Dogs are only allowed at Nikau Cove 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.
Opens your email app, addressed to [email protected]. You can also call DOC on 0800 275 362.
- Apply before you travel. A permit can take up to five days, and it is not issued at the campsite.
- Add your dog's details. Include the microchip and council registration numbers and your trip dates. The draft has a line for each.
- Wait for DOC to confirm. They reply with the permit or tell you what else they need, such as proof of aversion training.
About this campsite
This flat campsite is in a sheltered bay and offers a good base for exploring the area by sea or land.
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Getting there
Turn off Queen Charlotte Drive into Kenepuru Rd and follow 3 km past Portage. Narrow, winding road.
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Before you go
Camp rules All groups must include a responsible adult 18+. Fires not permitted at any time. Quiet hours are from 9.30 pm – 6.30 am. Generators allowed from 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm only. Music players must be used with headphones or played at a level not audible to neighbouring campsites. Water safety If you plan to enjoy the water, learn how to stay safe when swimming, boating and fishing .
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Nearest dog-friendly tracks
The closest dog-friendly tracks to this campsite, straight-line distance.
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.