As seen on Gone Fishin'

Where the Sounds
Meet the Sea

Camp, fish, dive, and stay at Ōkiwi Bay. On Croisilles Harbour, French Pass, Marlborough Sounds. A genuine destination for over 120 years.

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  • As seen on

    Gone Fishin' NZ

  • Scuba air fills

    On-site compressor

  • Boat ramp

    400m from the park

  • Open

    7 days, year-round

A genuine piece of New Zealand

Ōkiwi Bay sits at the northern entrance to Croisilles Harbour, where the tidal race at French Pass brings cold, clear, nutrient-rich water through the channel. Blue cod, snapper, and kingfish live here year-round. The diving visibility hits 20 metres on a good day.

There are 80 permanent residents in the French Pass community. It is not a commercial park. It is a real place, with a store, fuel, and people who have been coming here for generations.

Powered sites, tent sites, self-contained cabins, and a homestay lodge sleeping up to eight. Come for a night, stay for a week.

Location15 Renata Road, French Pass, Marlborough 7282
Phone+64 3 576 5006
Emailinfo@okiwi.co.nz
HoursOpen 7 days, year-round
Aerial view of Ōkiwi Bay Holiday Park & Lodge on Croisilles Harbour, French Pass

Ōkiwi Bay from above

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Something for everyone on the water and off it

Blue cod, snapper, kingfish

On the Water

Blue cod, snapper, kingfish

The tidal race at French Pass pushes nutrient-rich water through the bay year-round. Snapper and blue cod are the staples. Kingfish show up in summer. Scallops come into season from July.

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Quiet, real, unhurried

On Land

Quiet, real, unhurried

Walking tracks through native bush. Birdwatching at dusk. The village of French Pass is a 10-minute drive. There's not much going on, and that's the whole point.

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D'Urville Island is 20 minutes by boat

Day Trips

D'Urville Island is 20 minutes by boat

Pelorus Bridge scenic reserve is on the way in. French Pass lighthouse is a short walk. Marlborough wine country is about 90 minutes back toward Blenheim.

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Getting to Ōkiwi Bay

From Blenheim, take State Highway 6 toward Nelson. At Pelorus Bridge, turn onto Rai Valley Road and follow signs to French Pass. The drive is about 1.5 hours. The road is sealed all the way.

Cell coverage gets patchy after Rai Valley. Download offline maps before you leave. Once you get to French Pass village, Ōkiwi Bay is clearly signed.

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