Facilities
Everything you need in one place
Diesel, LPG, scuba fills, fish cleaning benches, a store, and shared kitchen. Ōkiwi Bay is the only stop for essentials between here and Rai Valley.
Convenience Store
- +Groceries and fresh produce (limited)
- +Ice
- +Fishing bait and lures
- +Fishing gear and tackle
- +Basic hardware and camping supplies
- +Snacks and beverages
Fuel & Gas
- +Diesel on-site
- +LPG cylinder refills
- +Note: no petrol. The nearest petrol station is back toward Rai Valley
Scuba Air Fills
- +On-site air compressor
- +Book ahead in peak season (summer)
- +Nitrox not available
- +Call ahead if arriving late in the day
Fish Cleaning
- +Purpose-built fish cleaning and filleting benches
- +Covered and lit
- +Running water
- +Waste disposal on-site
Boat Facilities
- +Boat ramp 400m from the park
- +All-tide access
- +Sea kayak hire available at the park
Shared Facilities (Campers)
- +Communal kitchen with stove, fridge, and utensils
- +Hot showers
- +Flush toilets
- +Laundry facilities
Getting to Ōkiwi Bay
From Blenheim: Take State Highway 6 toward Nelson. At Pelorus Bridge (about 70km), turn onto Rai Valley Road. Follow signs to French Pass. The drive from Pelorus Bridge is about 50km on sealed roads.
Total distance from Blenheim: Approximately 130km, around 1.5 hours driving time.
Cell coverage: Coverage gets patchy after Rai Valley. Download offline maps before you leave. Google Maps and Apple Maps work but may lose signal.
GPS address: 15 Renata Road, RD3, French Pass, Marlborough 7282
Once you are in French Pass village, follow Renata Road to Ōkiwi Bay. It is clearly signed.
Arriving late or lost? Call us on +64 3 576 5006
15 Renata Road, RD3, French Pass, Marlborough 7282
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